Newford: where magic lights dark streets, where myths walk in modern shapes, where humans and older beings must work to keep the whole world turning. At the centre of the entwined lives of all the Newford tales stands a young artist named Jilly Coppercorn, whose paintings capture the hidden beings that dwell in Newford's shadows. With her tangled hair, her paint-splattered jeans, a smile perpetually on her lips, she's darted in and out of the Newford tales. Now, at last, we have Jilly's own story. Behind the painter's fey charm there's a dark secret, and a past she's laboured to forget. That past is coming to claim her now, threatening all she loves. "I'm the onion girl," Jilly Coppercorn says. "Pull back the layers of my life, and you won't find anything at the core. Just a broken child. A hollow girl." She's run from the past and the truth for so long. She's very, very good at running. But life has just forced Jilly to stop.
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Musician and writer Charles de Lint was born in the Netherlands, but emigrated to Canada at the age of four. The most significant and prolific writer of fantasy in Canada, he is best-known for his urban fantasies set in Newford, an alternative reality Ottawa. He lives with his artist and musician wife MaryAnn in the real Ottawa, Ontario.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A. J. Wise
Format:Paperback
Another uplifting book by easily one of the best authors of our time. Jilly Coppercorn shines like a dear and special friend, and all the Newford favourites provide a stunning backdrop for this moving story about Jilly and her life. I won't say too much about the story beacause the mystery was what made it so hard to put down. What I will say is if you want to escape from reality and step into a world far removed and yet somehow very familiar, then buy this book. In fact buy all of de Lints books. Like I have!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Thank you Charles for finally writing about everyone's favourite Newford resident. De Lint fans finally get to learn all about the beautiful ball of energy that is Jilly Coppercorn - but a word of warning, the story is a dark look at life on the wrong side of the tracks and tackles one of the most heartbreaking issues in the world today.
But as with all De Lint books, the issues are tackled with a warmth and sensitivity only this writer can muster and there is always the support of the main protagonists family of choice and a bit of the other-worldly to help our heroine out.
There is a bit of a family re-union feel to the book that leaves me worrying that the writer is bidding farewell to the residents of Newford. I sincerely hope this is not the case.
This was definately worth paying import prices for and a must buy for those readers familiar with the writers novels and short stories. If you are a De Lint newbie, check out the earlier books before starting this one - knowing the characters will double the pleasure of this gem of a book
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Scott Weston
Format:Paperback
I urge you to buy this book. *tries using mind control powers*...ok if those didn't work then let me reveal to you a wee bit of information as to what this book has to offer. It revolves mainly around the character of Jilly Coppercorn....a mysterious, magical, intruiging person. Jilly has made appearances In other Charles De Lint books, but this book tells us more of her past and her family. The book also focusing largely on Jilly's sister, who also has a great story to tell. This book is more than just escapism...it's more enlightening and eye opening and makes us think of what we might be missing in the magical place we live. It makes us feel magic in our everyday lives and gives us hope.
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A Haunting but Impressive Read
I read this novel having already read most of Charles De Lint's earlier works set in the imaginary city of Newford. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2004 by "greatbiggurahl"
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Extraordinary
Charles de Lint's always takes you on a magical journey through other realms, challenging the boundaries of our worlds and the Onion Girl is no exception. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2003
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Another brilliant performance....
CDL just doesn't know how to stop, does he? In Onion Girl we learn more about Jilly - or rather, Broken Girl.
It is a heartbreaking story because of its "realness". Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2001 by Mrs. E. de Jager
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a long walk through a day-time soap
I am a huge fan of CDL and very happy that others have found this work 5 stars... It makes me feel better. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2001
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As good as ever!
Several of de Lint's stories have focused on Newford, and he has introduced many intriguing characters. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2001 by whittakerjan@hotmail.com
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CdL goes from strength to strength
This is another superb outing from CdL. It is perhaps best read after reading his collections of short stories and at least a couple of the other Newford based novels as so many... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2001
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