"This is a story of four families struggling to survive in the time of the 1812 war. The Benjamins found freedom from slavery in Upper Canada. Now with their white neighbours and friends, the Lockwoods, both families must defend a new homeland from impending American invasion. These families are the Loyalists, living near Niagara Falls. The Babcocks are pacifist Quakers who have found a place of peace, security and tolerance in the Briti ..."
"All of these stories are defined by their location. The authors take us to familiar and unusual places in the present, future and past. They explore cityscapes and the countryside. Lives and deaths are defined by their environment. People face danger and seek safety from their surroundings. The land influences the characters in unexpected ways. The writers in this anthology have won awards and published novels. Their stories have app ..."