City of Orphans Poetry but also powerful enemies—enemies who

but also powerful enemies—enemies who are determined to quench the flame of his talent

and subjects

Though he lives in Oakville

1996 after suffering a massive and unexpected heart attack

David Helwig lives in the village of Eldon on Prince Edward Island

City of Orphans Poetry but also powerful enemies—enemies whoThe ten stories in Patricia Robertsons first collection of short fiction offer a somber, shadowed world of characters who strive for other, more magical destinations. The books mood and images are stark and carefully controlled. And while Robertson roots each tale very firmly in the here and now, a few of her characters actually find their way into the imaginary. City of Orphans is a thoughtful, well written collection. A young Pole in a Canadian