Far from home, Francine Matte has resolved to make a new beginning for herself and her young son in this rugged Newfoundland outport. To her own surprise, she comes to love the hardened sincerity of her adopted family and is compelled to trust them with not only her own life, but the lives of those she holds most dear. But Francine's secrets cannot elude her forever. Set against the physical and political challenges of a Newfoundland fishing community, Honour Thy Mother tells the story of Francine Matte and the secrets she tries to outrun. She may have been able to escape the past, but it will eventually catch up to those she leaves behind.

Tom Badcock was born in Carbonear, Newfoundland. He is the author of numerous novels including the best selling A Broken Arrow (Clouston Publications) and The Man Inside (HarperCollins).

He is also written numerous dinner theatre productions as well as the play, Sheila Na Geira, the Pirate Princess. Honour Thy Mother is the first of the ‘honour’ series novels. He is a five times decorated and retired Canadian Air Force officer and is a past editor of Der Kanadier, the Canadian Forces largest newspaper. He is also a past member of The Telegram’s Community Editorial Board and remains a frequent contributor. He currently lives in St. John’s and is the Executive Director of the Physically Disabled Service Centre (the HUB). A portion of the proceeds from his novel will be used to continue his fight for the rights of persons with disabilities.

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