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."e;1892 combines both lyrical writing and telling detail. It is a novel written by a sure and confident writer in his prime."e; -- The Chronicle-Herald"e;[1892] is a page turner that will be enjoyed as romance, historical fiction and a chilling gothic tale."e; -- Atlantic Books Today"e;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."e; -- Downhome"e;[Paul Butler's] writing is lyrical and compelling."e; -- The Sudbury Star"e;Beautifully written. . ."e; -- book-a-rama"e;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."e; -- Resource Links"e;Butler is adept at using historical events in his compelling story about the developing intimacy of two lower-class young people."e; -- Newfoundland and Labrador Studies