Cette série plonge au cœur de Terre-Neuve, entremêlant les vies d'individus ambitieux à l'histoire tumultueuse de l'île. Les récits explorent les thèmes de l'amour, de la perte et de la quête d'identité dans un paysage accidenté. Les lecteurs découvriront un mélange de narration historique, de drame personnel et les secrets qui ont façonné l'âme d'une nation. C'est une représentation épique de la vie à la lisière du monde.
"The Colony of Unrequited Dreams" is a sweeping mystery and love story set in Newfoundland, following Joey Smallwood, who rises from poverty to become the first premier, and Sheilagh Fielding, a satirical writer. Their intertwined lives reflect themes of ambition, love, and the clash of personal and historical narratives.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Sheilagh Fielding, a tall and striking woman navigating life on a deserted Newfoundland island. With a crippled leg and a sharp wit, she has made enemies through her revealing newspaper columns about St. John's society. The mysterious figure known as her Provider has shadowed her for two decades, holding the key to her secrets. The narrative explores themes of power, vulnerability, and resilience in a historical context, making Fielding a compelling and complex character.