As deafness, illness, and demonic forces close in around him, Ludwig van Beethoven must summon his faith and genius to complete the Missa Solemnis—a sacred masterpiece he believes could bring divine light into a darkening world.
Irena Karafilly is the author of THE HOUSE ON SELKIRK AVENUE, a rich, evocative novel about youthful love, family bonds, aging, and the impact of political events on innocent people's lives.
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Irena Karafilly is an award-winning Montreal writer, poet, and aphorist. She is the author of several acclaimed books and of numerous stories, poems, and articles, which have been published in both literary and consumer magazines, as well as in various North American newspapers, including the New York Times and the International Herald Tribune. Her short stories have been anthologized and broadcast, winning literary prizes such as the National Magazine Award and the CBC Literary Award. For more information, please visit: www.irenakarafilly.com.
Accomplishments
National Magazine Award (Gold)for Fiction:
Family Portrait
First Prize - CBC Literary Awards:
Hoodlums
Second Prize for Short Fiction - Chatelaine Literary Contest:
Tempo Rubato
Finalist for the Canadian Writers' Trust Prize:
The Stranger in the Plumed Hat
Finalist for the Torgi Award:
The Stranger in the Plumed Hat
Nominated for the QSPELL Award:
The Stranger in the Plumed Hat
Nominated for the QSPELL Award:
Ashes and Miracles
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