Bear by Marian Engel was widely hailed as a

was widely hailed as a masterpiece and was named by the New York Times Book Review as one of the four best novels of 1992

As Enright traces the line of betrayal and redemption through three generations her distinctive intelligence twists the world a fraction and gives it back to us in a new and unforgettable light

All Safi and Iseult want is their freedom

Published by Jonathan Cape 2007

With Carnival of Spies

Bear by Marian Engel was widely hailed as a*Used good condition Published by Seal Books 1977 Lou, a shy and secretive young librarian is called to a remote Canadian island to inventory the estate of the recently deceased Colonel Cary. In a cabin on the island, she discovers the colonel had a secret as well. A bear is chained inside. Fascinated, Lou brings the bear into the house and slowly gains the animals trust. She sinks her fingers into the bears furand soon realizes her darkest desire is