The First Canary
by Sheldon Baverstock
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Pub Date 22 Nov 2022 | Archive Date 26 Oct 2022
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Description
‘Before the first canary comes down…’
When they first met, the three young boys carried footballs; played soccer in the backyard together. But as young adults, their country’s political situation dictates very different paths for the three friends.
The First Canary is an extraordinary and epic tale of interweaving lives, self-discovery and friendship persevering despite the odds. Set in war-torn South Africa, the story follows a whole host of connected characters, from unwilling conscripts Cliff and Zeb, to Brenda, who is determined to find her birth parents, to Josh, an aspiring journalist whose dreams are threatened by a terrifying diagnosis.
Advance Praise
“Family ties and bonds of brotherhood that span across decades lie at the heart of this story, and it is impossible not to become immersed in the lives of the characters and the events that play out.”
“Family ties and bonds of brotherhood that span across decades lie at the heart of this story, and it is impossible not to become immersed in the lives of the characters and the events that play out.”
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781803780832 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Kathryn M, Reviewer
this was a great story in wartorn South Africa, it was what I was hoping for from the description. I really enjoyed reading this and really felt for the characters in this story. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and felt like they were really people. I look forward to reading more from Sheldon Baverstock.
“But Mom, Uncle Frank talks to their chickens all the time, like they’re his kids, it’s weird. And there’s no lock on the toilet door. I will probably have to share a bed with Josh!” he complained. Stamping on a hapless passing ant in his frustration, Cliff continued. “Can’t I just go for the day like I normally do? Or I know – why doesn’t Josh come here for the weekend?”
