Twists of Fate

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Michel Tremblay's Twists of Fate combines volumes 6 and 7 of the acclaimed Desrosiers Diaspora series, featuring If by Chance and Destination Paradise. In If by Chance, set in 1925, the renowned Ti-Lou, the She-Wolf of Ottawa, returns to Montréal after a successful career at the Château Laurier, where she entertained influential figures. With her savings packed away, she arrives at Windsor station, contemplating the surprises life may hold. Five potential fates await her, each filled with risks and opportunities. Yet, Ti-Lou must confront more than just chance; she grapples with loneliness and the fear of love. Destination Paradise transports readers to the Paradise Club on 1930s Montréal's Main Street, a haven for old boys. Here, Édouard Tremblay steps into the "big world" after starting as a shoe seller. At just eighteen, he is captivated by his alter ego, the Duchess of Langeais, inspired by Balzac's novel. While Édouard's future as a drag queen in the vibrant Montréal scene is known, this narrative tenderly explores his early life and the formative experiences that shape his stage persona, marking a poignant rite of passage.