Relative Happiness

Filled with heartache without being maudlin, this contemporary novel about life and love in a small town debuts Lesley Crewe, Cape Bretons most original new literary voice. Lesleys writing is fresh and funny, and her portrayal of the Cape Breton spiritstrong and wry in the face of adversityis unwaveringly authentic. As is Lexie: not since Bridget Jones has a heroine been so well drawn and so totally lovablehang-ups, insecurities, annoying mother and all. In creating Lexie, her sprawling extended family, and their community, Lesley Crewe restores the humour that the best literature of the Island is missingthat teasing, biting, whip-smart style that simultaneously stings and tickles. With her charming combination of hometown warmth and savoir-faire, Lesley is sure to entertain and inspire her audience, who will do well to sit up and pay attention to this rising star of mainstream womens fiction.