Canadian Book Review ~ The Donoghue Girl ~ Kim Fahner

Happy Publication Day to The Donoghue Girl, the new novel by acclaimed Sudbury author, Kim Fahner!

The Donogue Girl is heart-wrenching historical fiction from a beloved Canadian author. With her incomparable ability to create immersive worlds, Fahner tells the story of an Irish Catholic family in a Northern Ontario mining town almost a hundred years ago. Willful, headstrong Lizzie is our relatable protagonist and we follow her through an uncertain courtship, a difficult pregnancy, an absent husband, and family expectations that threaten to undo her. The result is a riveting tale that transports us back in time, while also encouraging us to examine patriarchal systems and expectations that continue to shape and subjugate the lives of women today. With an unforgettable cast of characters and a gripping take on Canadian history, Fahner has gifted us a complex and moving tale in The Donoghue Girl.

Praise for Fahner:

“The Donahue Girl transports readers to a Northern Ontario mining town in the late 1930s. Cinematic in scope, as well as emotionally intimate, Fahner’s debut novel is a moving portrayal of the Donahues, an Irish Catholic family, with special focus on middle sister Lizzie, the “feisty” one. This passionate and beautifully written story explores the challenges that arise in family dynamics, often blurring the line between actions unbidden and by choice. Filled with cutting insights and astute observations, this is a gorgeous read.”

—Catherine Graham, author of Quarry and The Most Cunning Heart

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