Nancy Argot takes readers on a journey from suburban North America to northern Europe, exploring themes of forgiveness, relationships, and emotional barriers. As avoidant men and hopeful women navigate their connections, only a few will break free from their defenses and embrace love.
Set in a fictional Nova Scotia town, this collection features seven tales filled with joyful surprises. With vibrant gardens and characters, Miss Cricket invites readers to a world where miracles occur and peace prevails.
Lucy follows Kirk, a man she barely knows, on a journey from Australia to New Zealand. What begins as a romance with an eccentric traveler turns dark. This voyage into uncertainty, including sleeping with crocodiles, highlights that every true journey is ultimately a journey to oneself.
Nancy Argot's surreal and comic stories explore the private worlds of various characters facing bizarre situations, from a bride-to-be on a ship to encounters with a talking coyote and a man-sized salamander. Their relationships and lives teeter on the edge of reality, blending humor with nightmarish elements.
In this eclectic collection, Argot offers a sharp reflection on the complexity of human relationships, taking readers to Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and various unnamed North American cities where her deeply human characters live, love, and transform their lives.
Pig Bride is a modern fairy tale for adults that delves into the effects of sexual violence and the healing power of love. The story follows Rod, who meets Jane online and marries her, but faces challenges when Jane sacrifices everything for him, a larger-than-life jazz musician.