news | Thursday July 31, 2025

A Great Consolation Has Arrived!

It’s here! Michel Tremblay’s epic Desrosiers Diaspora series comes to a close with A Great Consolation, translated by Linda Gaboriau. Containing the final two books of the series, Survive! Survive! and Crossing the Gulf of Misfortune, A Great Consolation brings us to Montréal in the 30s and 40s in the company of the intoxicating and unforgettable Desrosiers family. Follow Ti-Lou, the famous She-Wolf of Ottawa, “La Duchesse” Édouard, the ever-brave Nana, and the whole gang as they traverse their private and shared heartaches, sorrows, secrets, and joys.

To celebrate the completion of this essential suite of Canadian historical fiction, from now until August 31, you’ll receive a discount when you purchase one or more books in the series from our website!

Get a 10% discount on any one book in the series, a 20% discount on any two books in the series, a 30% discount on any three books in the series, and 40% off for four or more Desrosiers Diaspora titles. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout!

We are over the moon to present the dazzling finale of this one-of-a-kind series. After fourteen wonderful years, please enjoy A Great Consolation.