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Canary
by Anne Marie Gattari
Set in the early twentieth century against the rise of industrial Detroit and the influx of immigrants drawn by Henry Ford’s promise of opportunity, Canary tells the story of a Sicilian girl who learned to thrive among repressive laws and antiquated cultural traditions.
Canary will be published in winter 2026.
About the Author
Anne Marie Gattari has been writing for more than forty years. She was a reporter at newspapers in Michigan and Texas before moving into public relations at Ford Motor Company. In between, she spent nearly two years in Florence, Italy, as a freelance writer and English instructor.
Anne Marie holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Michigan State University and conducted graduate studies in political science at University of Texas at Arlington.
Her passion for travel has taken her to Africa, Europe, and Central America., about which she has written extensively. See her travel essays on this site.
She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, close to her daughters and grandchildren.
Canary, her debut novel, will be published in winter 2026.
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