Querelle of Roberval

"Querelle of Roberval," shortlisted for the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, is a captivating reimagining of tragedy influenced by Jean Genet’s antihero. Set against the backdrop of a millworkers’ strike in a northern lumber town, the arrival of the alluring Querelle ignites tensions and solidarity among the workers. As passions intensify and class struggles erupt, this tale weaves themes of justice, desire, and vengeance into a dynamic narrative that challenges societal norms. Winner of the Marquis de Sade Prize, this imaginative story promises to engage and provoke thought.