Clean, tight, unmarked; "stock" written on bottom inside corner of ffep; otherwise absolute minimal wear; appears unread; A joyful, humourous exploration of Lalonde's "miraculous childhood" in rural Quebec. The ten stories of this collection convey the ambience and colour of an innocent time and place, narrated by the character Vallier. His is a world of wingless angels and tantalizing superstitions - a rich tapestry of folk legend, dreams, fears and imaginings, wild friendships, early experiences of sexual pleasure, eccentric relatives and myriad backyard adventures. Near Fine Soft cover Ekstasis Editions 2001 Victoria, BC
