Eric Dupont is a celebrated Canadian author and translator whose works often delve into themes of identity, cultural encounters, and the complexities of human connection. His prose is distinguished by linguistic inventiveness and an original wit that illuminates the depths of the human experience. Dupont masterfully balances profound reflections with a narrative lightness, drawing readers into his richly imagined worlds. His writing reflects the unique perspective of an author who fluidly navigates diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes.
"Over the course of the twentieth century, three generations of the funny, touching, and wholly unpredictable Lamontagne family will weather love, jealousy, revenge, and death. Their drama and passion will propel their rise and fall while taking them around the world from Quebec to Nagasaki to Berlin ... until they finally confront the secrets of their complicated pasts" -- publisher's description