"The Worker in Sandalwood", illustrated by Frances Tyrrell

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"The Worker in Sandalwood" by Marjorie Pickthall
Illustrated by Frances Tyrrell
9 x 11.5 inches, 32-page picture book, hardcover
Published by Lester Publishing, currently out of print.
Available from this site only
ISBN 1-895555-10-8
$25.00 CAD

All copies sold from this site are signed by Frances Tyrrell.

"I like to think of this as a true story, but you who read may please yourselves ..."

Hyacinthe is a carpenter's apprentice in nineteenth century rural Quebec. His cruel master has left him to finish an elaborate chest of sandalwood for Madame. Hyacinthe is skilled, but cold and hunger slow his fingers. He is in despair for he will be beaten if he does not finish the chest. But with Christmas Eve comes new hope in the shape of a stranger from the land of sandalwood.

"One of the outstanding books of the year." - The Vancouver Sun

"The paintings that grace these pages speak volumes about the artist's skill." - The Gazette, Montreal

"...... lovely and touching ...... (and) beautifully illustrated." - The Toronto Star

The artwork contained in this web site is protected by copyright and may not be copied, duplicated or reproduced in print, electronically or in any other way without the written permission of Frances Tyrrell.