This compelling first novel by David Michael is set during the turbulent 20s and 30s in the docks area of St. John's, Newfoundland. It is a love story of two people from totally different cultures - Lebanese Maronite Christian and Polish Jewish - trying to make their way. They had to use their wits and ingenuity to survive obstacles ranging from bigamy to fraud, and how they triumphed is told with a depth of skill and compassion that engages the...