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The Fortunate Brother
The Fortunate Brother | Donna Morrissey
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A powerful tale of a family reeling from the tragic loss of a son, while facing a mysterious murder on their doorstep--told by one of Canada's most beloved voices. After being uprooted from their fishing outport, the Now family is further devastated by the tragic loss of their eldest son, Chris, who died working on an Alberta oil rig. Kyle Now is still mourning his older brother when the murder of a local bully changes everything. The victim's blood is found on the family's pier, and suspicion falls first on an alienated wife, and then finally on the troubled Now family. But behind this new turmoil, Chris's death continues to plague the family. Father Sylvanus Now drowns his sorrow in a bottle, while mother Addie is facing breast cancer. And the children fight their own battles as the tension persists between Kyle and his sister, Sylvie, over her role in their brother's death. A cast of vivid characters surrounds the Now family, some intriguing, others comical--all masterfully crafted. As the murder mystery unfolds, other deeper secrets are revealed. Wise in the ways of the heart, The Fortunate Brother is a moving family drama from beloved storyteller Donna Morrissey.
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Gailthurber
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On my want list.

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Bibliogeekery
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Pickpick

This book was impossible to put down. Donna Morrissey is such a skillful writer that she consistently evokes small Newfoundland coastal communities in a way that makes me feel I grew up in one of them (I so totally didn't). This latest tale of the Now family didn't fail to disappoint. A truly incredible storyteller.

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I have a soft spot for books set in Newfoundland. Adding to stack! 8y
Bibliogeekery @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled You should check out all her books! All full of Newfoundland goodness! ☺️ 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I will! Thanks for introducing me to her work! 8y
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Bibliogeekery
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Bibliogeekery
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Just starting this one! I love Donna Morrissey's writing! #Canlit 😍📚

Jenshootsweddings Your floors look gorgeous! 8y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Because I'm so scattered in my reading lately in that quest to find solid reads, I've changed my mind and decided to read The Fortunate Brother 🇨🇦, instead of The Comet Seekers. 😬

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Shelyn
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Mehso-so

I enjoyed the story very much but not as much as the first two books I've read by this author. The story was quick paced me held my interest with its twists. There was a lot going on in the plot and I feel more attention good have been to character and story development of some of this was lessened.