Uncommon Sons
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Uncommon Sons

by Bruce W. BishopPublish: Jun 15, 2021Historical Mystery Historical Fiction LGBT

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Immerse yourself in a tale of murder, discrimination, diversity, and discovery

Nova Scotia, Canada - 1935.

Marc Youssef constantly wrestles with his commitment to his strict Lebanese culture and upbringing. But when you’re a thirty-four-year-old bachelor — and you are secretly attracted to other men — decepti... on at home and at work simmers daily and threatens to boil over.

After two guests are found dead in the tony railway hotel in Halifax where Marc works, his job is compromised, and his personal life is vulnerable to exposure. One of the suspects in the possible murder investigation just happens to be Marc’s clandestine and married love interest.

Journalist Eva McMaster, Marc’s best friend, is determined to help him find out what really happened. The two become unlikely sleuths in this bizarre incident that becomes the talk of the east coast city.

Uncommon Sons is a fascinating tale of sexual identity, systemic racism, familial obligations, workplace pressures, and the bonds of love and friendship prior to World War II.

Interlinked to Bishop’s debut novel, Unconventional Daughters, this new page-turner further explores what happens when adults are not what and who they are expected to be. Pick up a copy of Uncommon Sons and reunite with some of the beloved characters from the author’s debut novel.

Advance praise for Uncommon Sons
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“…an exploration of identity and prejudice, of the tension between old ways and new. … Mr. Bishop handles these difficult issues deftly and with sensitivity, as his main characters Marc and Eva seek to find their own way through the discrimination that surrounds them in their quest for a more tolerant world.” – Riana Everly, author of The Assistant and Through a Different Lens
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“An intriguing mystery, great characters, and a lesser known facet of Canadian history combine to make Uncommon Sons a compelling read!” – Linda Bennett Pennell, author of Miami Days Havana Nights read more

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Bruce W. Bishop
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Historical Mystery Historical Fiction Literary Fiction LGBT

BIOGRAPHY
You know the expression, "Do what you love and the money will follow?" Well, I'm finally doing what I love (writing novels) and I'm still buying lottery tickets!

I'm a born and bred Canadian who has been fortunate to have had a freelance career as a travel writer and author. Now, I'm more of a homebody with ... my diaries and journals. I'm writing books that I hope people won't be able to put down.

My interlinked 'Families' Storytelling' trilogy feature some recurring characters, but can be read in any order. They are UNCONVENTIONAL DAUGHTERS (1880s-1935), UNCOMMON SONS (1935-36), and UNDENIABLE RELATIONS (mid-1950s).

My latest release is a coming-of-age tale, GROW UP, RORY RAFFERTY, set in Toronto in 1979. It was recently described as a "'Heartstopper' for Boomers" and a "delicious book" by literary critic Nancy L. Wigston.

I am fascinated with the interpersonal dynamics within families and between friends in the 20th century settings. How did the social conventions of the day influence and affect our lives?

Will you join me on the journey? Welcome aboard! read more

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Book Detail
Title Uncommon Sons
Author Bruce W. Bishop
ASIN B097CK2PVK
Publish Date 15, Jun 2021
Publisher Bruce W. Bishop / Icarus Press
Language English
Page Count 335
Cover Design Lynn Andreozzi, NYC
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