Tato série se ponoří do srdce Newfoundlandu, kde se proplétají osudy ambiciózních jednotlivců s bouřlivou historií ostrova. Příběhy zkoumají témata lásky, ztráty a hledání identity v drsné krajině. Čtenáři objeví směs historického vyprávění, osobních dramat a tajemství, které formovaly duši národa. Je to epické zobrazení života na okraji světa.
"The Colony of Unrequited Dreams" is a sweeping mystery and love story set in Newfoundland, following Joey Smallwood, who rises from poverty to become the first premier, and Sheilagh Fielding, a satirical writer. Their intertwined lives reflect themes of ambition, love, and the clash of personal and historical narratives.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Sheilagh Fielding, a tall and striking woman navigating life on a deserted Newfoundland island. With a crippled leg and a sharp wit, she has made enemies through her revealing newspaper columns about St. John's society. The mysterious figure known as her Provider has shadowed her for two decades, holding the key to her secrets. The narrative explores themes of power, vulnerability, and resilience in a historical context, making Fielding a compelling and complex character.