S.P. Hozy
S.P. Hozy (Penny) began writing her first novel in 1984. Some Comfort Among Us was a runner-up in the 2000 Chapters/Robertson Davies contest and was published in 2004. Her second novel, If Only To Say Goodbye, was published in February 2005.
A Cold Season In Shanghai
In this searing historical novel by Toronto author S.P. Hozy, set amid the turmoil of early twentieth century Shanghai, three women, one Russian, one Chinese, and one French, determine the tragic fate of a young piano prodigy. Which of them is really responsible for his death?
A Cold Season In Shanghai is set against the backdrop of revolution in China, when decadent Shanghai was like no other place on earth. The narrator is Tatiana, a Russian woman brought up in a wealthy family. As a young woman, Tatiana chose to live a life of careless abandon, turning her back on her family‘s values. After the death of the young musician, she turns away and ultimately abandons her friends.
From the midst of her new life, Tatiana suspects however that she may have been the catalyst for the series of devastating events which caused havoc in the lives of her friends. Tormented by the aftermath of her decisions, she seeks forgetfulness, until ultimately the shocking truth is told. Available in stores and online October 2009.
Book Launch
It was a packed house for the launch of A Cold Season in Shanghai on Friday, October 23rd, at McNally Robinson bookstore in The Shops at Don Mills, Toronto.
The launch was a spectacular success, selling out all the books that McNally Robinson had on hand. Toronto's weather that night was as dreadful as it could be -- cold, raining, with strong, gusting winds. Yet so many people braved the elements, and arrived dripping wet.
Many thanks to all those who attended, and many, many thanks for your support and your incredible enthusiasm!
Also by S.P. Hozy
If Only To Say Goodbye
Some Comfort Among Us