Discover the captivating world of "Ring," a fresh twist on the classic romance novel from Giller Prize-winning author Alexis, best known for his celebrated works like "Fifteen Dogs." This brand-new trade paperback edition, published by Coach House Books in 2022, presents the enchanting tale of Gwen and Tancred, whose love story unfolds against a backdrop of magic, family legacy, and life-changing choices. The narrative delights in exploring themes of love, honor, race, and the complexities of relationships, all through the lens of a magical ring that allows the wearer to change three things about their beloved. This intriguing premise raises questions about the nature of love and the fine line between blessing and curse.

Set in a modern context yet rich with philosophical insights, "Ring" is not just a novel; it’s a vibrant meditation on life’s complexities. Join Gwen as she navigates love, while the symbolic ring passed down through generations adds layers of depth and magic to her journey. Having garnered acclaim as one of The Globe and Mail's Best Books of 2021 and recognized by CBC Books as one of the Best Canadian Fiction of 2021, this title is a must-read for anyone who enjoys genre-bending literature that leaves you pondering long after the final page.

Add "Ring" to your collection and explore a story that defies traditional romance while celebrating love in all its forms.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781552454305.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781552454305
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Coach House Books


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A fresh take on the romance novel from the Giller Prize–winning author of Fifteen Dogs

From their first meeting, it was clear that Gwen and Tancred were meant to be together. But, as we know, the course of true love never did run smooth.

Gwen’s mother, intuiting that her daughter is in love, gives her a magic ring that has been passed down through endless generations of mothers and daughters. This ring grants its wearer the opportunity to change three things about her beloved. Like all blessings, this may also be a curse.

Ring turns the literary romance upside down and shakes out its pockets. It’s a playful meditation on the past, on magic, on race, on honour, on faith, and, yes, on love.

Following on the heels of Pastoral, Fifteen Dogs, The Hidden Keys, and Days by Moonlight, Ring completes Alexis’s Quincunx, a group of five genre-bending, philosophically sophisticated, and utterly delightful novels.



One of The Globe and Mail's Best Books of 2021

One of CBC Books The Best Canadian Fiction of 2021