Set in the early 1950s in Montreal, this is the story of enigmatic Peggy Sanderson--a woman who has become a socially awkward presence due to her open and casual association with black musicians in Lower Town nightclubs. White and black men assume she must be involved sexually with the musicians, white women are perplexed by her, and black women both fear and loathe her. Yet Peggy's almost guileless sense of ease is at complete variance with these assumptions and attitudes. When Jim McAlpine, a writer and journalistically ...
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Set in the early 1950s in Montreal, this is the story of enigmatic Peggy Sanderson--a woman who has become a socially awkward presence due to her open and casual association with black musicians in Lower Town nightclubs. White and black men assume she must be involved sexually with the musicians, white women are perplexed by her, and black women both fear and loathe her. Yet Peggy's almost guileless sense of ease is at complete variance with these assumptions and attitudes. When Jim McAlpine, a writer and journalistically engaged intellectual, falls in love with her, lives are ruined and careers are broken. Taking place before the civil rights movement, this tragic story explores race relations with great moral complexity and compassion.
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Add this copy of The Loved and the Lost to cart. $33.87, good condition, Sold by Fables Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Goshen, IN, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Macmillan of Canada.
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Good. Shelf and storage wear present. Former library book with all the normal stamps and stickers. The interior appears aged but unmarked and the binding is tight. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!
Add this copy of The Loved and the Lost to cart. $116.17, like new condition, Sold by Robin Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kingston, ON, CANADA, published 1977 by Macmillan of Canada.
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Fine. Fine Some writing on the first title page, otherwise like new-Quality Books Because We Care-Shipped from Canada-Usually within 1 and 2 business days.
