Bamfield Posh
A novel by Louis Druehl
Bamfield Posh unfolds against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, providing a glimpse into life in a remote coastal fishing village through the eyes of a Canadian war bride. The narrative centers on Molly Stanford, a young British bride, mother, aspiring singer, and Jehovah's Witness, who finds herself in the quaint fishing village of Bamfield on Vancouver Island. As Molly navigates the challenges of adapting to her new life in Bamfield, the story delves into her experiences of shock, adjustment, and survival.
This sweeping tale encompasses themes of community, love, and hate, with war, recovery, loss, and desire weaving through its fabric. It highlights the intricacies of a small village, illustrating how every action ripples through the lives of its inhabitants. From the arrival of Molly and her son Coho to the return of her soldier husband, the narrative explores tensions between the Indigenous tribe, particularly Ignace, and the residents of Bamfield. The novel skillfully employs the Domino Effect, portraying the interconnectedness of human interactions and nature's unpredictability within the wild setting of both the village and its inhabitants.
The Author With His Dog Brady
This is the story I was meant to tell. Bamfield is my community and the situations and the characters represent the village well. Like Simon Winchester wrote in the New York Times, "A town so tight knit and far from mainstream society is full of hidden intrigues and eccentrics... Bamfield, with its extraordinary history, seems the perfect subject for a novel..."
-Louis Druehl