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Canada’s answer to Chekhov? Cary Fagan began his writing career with the short story and now, after five novels, he returns to his first love.A woman leaves her husband, a retired judge, when he refuses to give up his passion for performing as a magician (“The FloatingWife”).A young man exiled from the downtown arts scene finds himself living in the suburbs in a community of new immigrants (“Shit Box”).A widow moves to New York to confront the woman who was her late husband’s mistress (“The Brooklyn Revenge”).A bank manager in a bad situation turns to his childhood obsession with Jane Goodall for inspiration (“My Life Among the Apes”). Review“Light and warmth make Cary Fagan’s first novel so unexpectedly enjoyable.” (New York Times Book Review for The Animals' Waltz )“Breathtaking.” (The Glode and Mail for the short story collection The Doctor's House ) About the AuthorCary Fagan is the author of 'Valentine's Fall' (finalist for the Toronto Book Award), 'The Mermaid of Paris', 'Felix Roth' and other novels as well as many books for children. His short stories have been included in 'Best Canadian Stories' and other anthologies. His writing has received two Jewish Book Awards, a Mr. Christie Silver Medal, and many other awards and nominations. Cary Fagan lives in Toronto with his family.Pages of My Life Among the Apes :
