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419

by Will Ferguson

Scotiabank Giller Prize · 2012 · Winner
Viking Canadaliterary-fictionISBN 9780670064342

Award History

AwardYearStatus
Scotiabank Giller Prize2012Winner

About This Book

An internet scam from Nigeria draws a Canadian woman into a journey to Africa seeking justice for her father's death. Named for the Nigerian criminal code section covering advance-fee fraud. Winner of the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize.

About the Author

Will Ferguson is a Canadian author and travel writer. His satirical novel 419 won the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize. He is also known for his humorous travel books about Canada and Japan.

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