Astray

Emma Donoghue’s collection of fourteen stories, inspired by real events, traverses a diverse range of characters and journeys across North America’s history. From emigrants and runaways to lawbreakers and seekers of love, each tale explores themes of borders—racial, legal, and personal—in compelling and often surprising ways. These vivid narratives shed light on moments of upheaval and truth, offering a rich tapestry of bygone eras and restless spirits.