The details and beauty of her
opening passages, her religious attention to historical accuracy,
is reminiscent of Robertson DaviesWorld of
Wonders.The Globe and
Mail
From early childhood, Mabel Rowbotham
knows that she is different. She is struck by visions and
premonitions that disturb her dreams, haunt her waking hours and
stay with her long after she emigrates from England to Canada.
Although desperate to understand these powerful episodes, Mabel
hides her gift behind a facade of normalcy.
But Mabel is not destined to be normal.
Her quest for understanding leads her to the Brother, XIIfounder
of one of Canadas most infamous Utopian colonies. Here, Mabel
fully transforms into the complicated and enigmatic figure of
Madame Zee and ultimately finds an explanation for the mysterious
knowledge that has shaped her life.
A popular reading group choice, Pearl
Lukes acclaimed and sensitive re-imagining of this enigmatic
figure was a Flare and Chatelaine book-club pick.
It now includes a fascinating P.S. section with information about
the real Madame Zee.