In 1916, as a costly war raged in Europe, the Newfoundland Government sought to curb spending on social support programs in order to finance the war effort. This decision led to deadly consequences for a group of people in Fortune Bay. source
Places
- Set atFortune Bay↗
Bay-tier anchor; named in description and again in an attributed endorsement.
Tom Fitz-Gerald, endorsement quoted on Flanker Press product page for Misfortune Bay (Alex Hickey, 2024) — source
- Set atSt. Jacques Island↗
Point-tier anchor; lightkeeper's island is the pivot of the narrative. 1916 setting.
Tom Fitz-Gerald, endorsement quoted on Flanker Press product page for Misfortune Bay (Alex Hickey, 2024) — source
