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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Sheilagh Fielding, a tall and striking woman navigating life on a deserted Newfoundland island. With a crippled leg and a sharp wit, she has made enemies through her revealing newspaper columns about St. John's society. The mysterious figure known as her Provider has shadowed her for two decades, holding the key to her secrets. The narrative explores themes of power, vulnerability, and resilience in a historical context, making Fielding a compelling and complex character.
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Custodian of Paradise, Wayne Johnston
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Custodian of Paradise
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wayne Johnston
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 530
- ISBN13
- 9780393331592
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Sheilagh Fielding, a tall and striking woman navigating life on a deserted Newfoundland island. With a crippled leg and a sharp wit, she has made enemies through her revealing newspaper columns about St. John's society. The mysterious figure known as her Provider has shadowed her for two decades, holding the key to her secrets. The narrative explores themes of power, vulnerability, and resilience in a historical context, making Fielding a compelling and complex character.