Winner of the 2012 F.G. Bressani Literary Prize for Fiction

Hamilton's Italian community comes to vibrant life in this World War II?era novel. Told as a tale during a winter night, The Good Doctor, follows the efforts of Doctor Vincenzo Arcone to fight the forces of fascism within his community and prejudice without. Filled with vibrant characters, striking depictions of Hamilton as a thriving city and intriguing historical details, The Good Doctor is a compelling tale, one that deals with age-old themes of identity and belonging in a fresh way.

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Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Vince Agro graduated from King's College at the University of Western Ontario. He has taught high school English, served on the Hamilton City Council and worked in the insurance industry. He has previously published one non-fiction collection, You Can Fight City Hall.

"The bigger story is nothing less than the great north Hamilton narrative of Italian immigration, especially from Racalmuto, Sicily." - TheRecord

"It's a powerful story, full of tenderness, pain and humour." - The Hamilton Spectator