Immerse yourself in the past with a captivating Canadian historical fiction novel this summer. CBC Books presents a diverse selection of novels that will transport you from 17th century Quebec to 1911 China and even to Montreal during Expo ’67.
Wild People Quiet by Tara Gereaux
Set in 1940s Saskatchewan, Wild People Quiet follows Florence, a Métis woman concealing her true identity in a predominantly white town. When she encounters a group of Métis farm workers, Florence is confronted with her hidden past, compelling her to make crucial decisions about her future.
Author Tara Gereaux, a member of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan residing in Regina, is known for her works Saltus and Size of a Fist, both nominees for Saskatchewan Book Awards.
Liberty Street by Heather Marshall
Liberty Street unfolds in 1961 Toronto, where an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine receives a tip from a prison inmate, prompting her to investigate the alleged atrocities within a women’s prison. Decades later, a detective probing unearthed remains at an unmarked grave stumbles upon a chilling connection with personal implications.
Author Heather Marshall, based near Toronto, is acclaimed for her novels Looking For Jane and The Secret History of Audrey James.
