novel

“In this short, generous, and lyrical novel, which seems to take place entirely outdoors in prairie weather, rob mclennan helps us discover, gradually, a young Saskatchewan woman whose name is Alberta, creating in the process a portrait that is enduring, and endearing.” — John Lavery

“With no words wasted, this short novel is a sharp, lyrical, and mysterious look at the solace of silence and the struggle between the promise of the water and the power of the land.” — Diane Schoemperlen