Revolution Songs – Carissa Halton

   This remarkable first novel is a classic example of historical fiction. The setting is the Crowsnest Pass, specifically Blairmore, in the 1930s. The drama is labour radicalism, fueled by depression-era poverty and the dangers of coal mining. The influences of Communist agitation and even the sinister presence of the KKK creates a dramatic backdrop for exploitation. Thanks Sarah, for this recommendation.