Dive into the enchanting world of Duncan Campbell Scotts In the Village of Viger, a collection of ten captivating short stories first published in 1896. Set in the whimsical fictional Quebec village of Viger, these tales explore the humorous, farcical, and tragic facets of life. Meet a milliner whose world is turned upside down by a younger rival, an innkeeper whose obsession with the Franco-Prussian War leads him to madness, and a mysterious peddler harboring a secret that is inadvertently exposed. Born in Ottawa in 1862, Scott dedicated his career to the civil service while also gaining recognition as a beloved poet, short-story writer, and essayist until his passing in 1947. For more information, visit https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_Campbell_Scott. (Lee Smalley)
