The Goat Lady's Daughter

By Rosella M. Leslie

Florrie and Mag Larson live off the land in a rustic cabin on the edge of British Columbia’s coastal society. When the eccentric sisters unintentionally adopt an abandoned baby girl, their world is turned upside down.

Content in her role as homemaker, Florrie embraces this unexpected gift of motherhood, but cynical Mag is a reluctant parent at best. Baby Jen grows up caught between her new parents’ wilderness lifestyle and modern life in the small community of Sechelt, struggling to figure out where she fits in.

But when tragedy strikes, the reality of these conflicting lifestyles comes crashing down around them. The Goat Lady’s Daughter is a tale of indomitable spirit and of a way of life that once was common on British Columbia’s coast.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1897126069
• ISBN13: 9781897126066
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: NeWest Press
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

The Sunshine Coast

I heard the author of this book on the radio and was intrigued by the setting, having just moved to the Northwest of WA. I found the book to be timeless. The isolation of the Sunshine Coast, the sense of community, and self-reliance needed to live there were described well. The book could have been set anywhere from the late 60's to the present. I wasn't sure until a reference was made about the use of a computer. I enjoyed not knowing during what time it took place and felt strongly for all three female characters, all with different strengths and weaknesses. If you've been to the Sunshine Coast or dream of going there, you'll enjoy this book!