Another book I probably should have read a long time ago. A picture of life in late 19th c Canada, & a good read. Also a reminder that even idyllic recollections of the old days can be pretty bleak. I'll definitely be looking at wikipedia for info about Prince Edward Island, which was probably the Canadian province I thought least about before reading this, & about the many fabrics referenced. After that, I'm starting on whichever sequel comes next!