{"product_id":"the-chronicles-of-fair-island-stories-hardcover","title":"The Chronicles of Fair Island: Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Colbourne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a remote island on Canada's rugged east coast, author Eric Colbourne brings us another collection of compelling stories, some surreal, some filled with grief, and others in a lighter and more nostalgic vein.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897, a young couple leaves the island to seek riches in the Yukon Territory, a decision that leads to misfortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn older woman reflects on her husband's terminal illness, her son's death, and her own mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young man coming of age in the early 1960s learns to harness the power of radio waves to teleport to exotic destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe online world of scams and skulduggery presents unique opportunities for an individual with an internet obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese twelve powerful stories blend the sublime with the outlandish for moments of pure entertainment and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Imbued with impish wit and heartfelt honesty, Colbourne has found his voice in Chronicles of Fair Island.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Glen Tilley, Producer\/Director, Former Head of CBC Radio's Arts and Entertainment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Entertaining stories from a strangely familiar NL community in a creative writing style that captures the imagination.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Mervin Wiseman, Canadian Coast Guard (Retired)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42119878344839,"sku":"9780228877950","price":31.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/966c89890c448d9435b2bd5488f643f2.webp?v=1732543843","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-chronicles-of-fair-island-stories-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}