‘The Colour of Time, or the Incredible Story of Mary Gallagher’ by Eric Dupont (Review)

Unfortunately, as overseas publishers become ever more reluctant to send books all the way to Australia, the ‘flow’ of review copies has dried up somewhat over the past couple of years, so when one does end up in my letter box, especially when it’s completely unexpected, it brightens up my day a little. That’s especially true when the book is by a writer whose work I’ve tried, and enjoyed, on several occasions, as is the case with today’s choice. This one takes us on another vicarious journey to French-speaking Canada, but if the where is clear, the when is another matter entirely. Confused? All par for the course where this writer’s concerned… ***** Eric Dupont’s The Colour of Time, or the Incredible Story of Mary Gallagher (translated by Peter McCambridge, review copy courtesy of Esplanade Books, the fiction imprint of Véhicule Press) begins by introducing us to the woman whose name graces the novel, along with her friend Susan, as the two women head out to enjoy themselves on a…