1892

An obscure servant, Kathleen, yearns for her home in Ireland. A mysterious scientist, Dr. Glenwood, believes he can be the first to bring a new photographic discovery to the world. A stable hand, Tommy Fitzpatrick, battles inner demons as he tries to win Kathleen's heart. These collective struggles will soon erupt to change the fate of an entire city.&quote;1892 combines both lyrical writing and telling detail. It is a novel written by a sure and confident writer in his prime.&quote; -- The Chronicle-Herald&quote;[1892] is a page turner that will be enjoyed as romance, historical fiction and a chilling gothic tale.&quote; -- Atlantic Books Today&quote;The unanswered questions that will nag historians forever (like 'Who started the fire?') are answered amid the dramaof a love story caught in tragic circumstances, making for a rich blend of fact and fantasy.&quote; -- Downhome&quote;[Paul Butler's] writing is lyrical and compelling.&quote; -- The Sudbury Star&quote;Beautifully written. . .&quote; -- book-a-rama&quote;Butler's account of the fire's genesis is dramatic, but his descriptions of how people find themselves in old St. John's are persuasive and compelling.&quote; -- Resource Links&quote;Butler is adept at using historical events in his compelling story about the developing intimacy of two lower-class young people.&quote; -- Newfoundland and Labrador Studies