Country Of Cold: Stories Of Sex And Death: stories of sex and death

The Story

A Vintage Tales Book.Exploring themes of fate, identity and the meaning of home, Country of Cold traces the lives of a group of vibrant young men and women raised in rural Canada. Stifled by their provincial locale, they seek freedom in new corners of the world: the haunting landscapes of the North; historic lanes of Montreal; and Paris, where temperatures reach pleasant and unfamiliar highs. As the stories unfold, each character grapples with the impossible puzzles of adulthood. Fierce ambition meets fiercer competition, and geography no longer offers solutions in the quest for a fulfilling life. Yet one member of their set chooses not to leave the old neighborhood, dutifully practicing medicine in the community of her youth. A final reunion brings these satisfying tales full circle.Crafted with the keen insight that won accolades for Kevin Patterson’s first book, Country of Cold marks another sparkling achievement in his promising career.From the Trade Paperback edition.