The White Iris

Roses and thorns, wheat and cockle,swamps and meadows, dream and reality: this is "The White Iris." The novel mimics the lavish drama of opera buffa, with a blend green-gourd marmalade-sauce, arias sung in the key of High H, bladderwort, water diamonds, Northumberland mirages, champagne cocktails and disadvantaged vegetables.

Sandy MacDonald's much anticipated debut novel is an exploration of unsinkable hope through the eyes of three unforgettable characters. With depth, dramatic gusto and hilarity, MacDonald has entered the Canadian literary landscape with a stunning and original work.