The Gallery of Lost Species

The Gallery of Lost Species is a novel by Canadian Nina Berkhout. It was published in 2015 by House of Anansi Press. It is the debut novel by Berkhout who was previously a published poet. The novel is about the intense rivalry and friendship between two sisters who are raised by unsuccessful artists, the plain Edith Walker, and her older sister, Vivienne who is the family beauty who is also imbued with artistic talent. The novel is set in Ottawa and features many notable Ottawa landmarks and artworks including the National Gallery of Canada, Maman, Chateau Lafayette, The Dream by Damian Hirst, Mrs. Tiggy Winkles, and The Jack Pine.

The Gallery of Lost Species

The Gallery of Lost Species is a novel by Canadian Nina Berkhout. It was published in 2015 by House of Anansi Press. It is the debut novel by Berkhout who was previously a published poet. The novel is about the intense rivalry and friendship between two sisters who are raised by unsuccessful artists, the plain Edith Walker, and her older sister, Vivienne who is the family beauty who is also imbued with artistic talent. The novel is set in Ottawa and features many notable Ottawa landmarks and artworks including the National Gallery of Canada, Maman, Chateau Lafayette, The Dream by Damian Hirst, Mrs. Tiggy Winkles, and The Jack Pine.