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Fifteen‑year‑old Catherine and her father embark on a shared vacation in Nova Scotia. The trip gives both characters space to reconnect, revealing the dynamics of a father‑daughter relationship and the challenges of a family marked by divorce and alcoholism. Set against the backdrop of Canada’s Atlantic coast, the story explores the social and emotional complexities of young adults navigating the aftermath of family disruption.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Paula Fox
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