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Lives of the Saints – 20th Anniversary Edition (2010)

Cormorant Books presents a 20th Anniversary Edition of Lives of the Saints, with an introduction by Steven Hayward and original colour illustrations by Tony Urquhart. Include chapters excised from the original edition and an afterword by Nino Ricci on the novel’s place in his own life and work.



Pierre Elliott Trudeau (2009)

A personal look at Trudeau and at the pivotal role he played in the lives of an entire generation of Canadians. Part of Penguin’s Extraordinary Canadians series, edited by John Ralston Saul.




The Origin of Species (2008)

Winner of the Governor General’s Award for Fiction and of the Canadian Authors Association Fiction Prize, and a Globe and Mail and Amazon.ca Best Book.





Testament (2002)

The story of a first century holy man of tremendous charisma and power who founds an entirely novel religious movement in a remote corner of the Roman empire. Winner of the Trillium Award.




Where She Has Gone (1997)

The third volume of the Lives of the Saints trilogy, adapted as a miniseries starring Sophia Loren. Shortlisted for the Giller Prize.





In A Glass House (1993)

The second volume of the Lives of the Saints trilogy. After a traumatic sea crossing, young Vittorio adjusts to life in the New World living with a father who is a stranger to him.





Lives of the Saints (1990)

What really happened that day in the stable? The multi-awarding-winning international bestseller, published in seventeen countries and the first volume of the trilogy adapted as a miniseries starring Sophia Loren.




Etcetera

Other publications by Nino Ricci, including Roots and Frontiers/Radici e frontieri, an anthology of essays, stories, and memoir selections in their original English and in Italian translation.



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Nino Ricci

About Nino

Nino Ricci is the author of award-winning novel The Origin of Species and of the Lives of the Saints trilogy, adapted as a miniseries starring Sophia Loren. For more on Nino's life and work, including his acclaimed biography of Pierre Trudeau, contact Nino's parole officer. Or you can also poke around this nifty … Read more.

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French River Writing Retreat

Nino Ricci returns this year to the French River Writing Retreat, joining writers Ann Dowsett Johnston and Nicola Ross and special guest Don Ferguson. Hosted by … [Read More...]

Ethical Choices in Writing Historical Fiction: A Panel Discussion

Join Toronto Public Library's Fall 2025 Writer-in-Residence Nino Ricci when he hosts authors Steven Hayward, Kai Thomas and Alissa York for a panel discussion … [Read More...]

TPL Writer in Residence

Nino Ricci is the Toronto Public Library's Fall 2025 Writer in Residence. The residency program offers members of the public the chance to receive feedback on … [Read More...]

Amnesty International Book Club

Check out the Amnesty International Book Club, the largest free book club in Canada. Members enjoy lots of perks, including free signed books, invitations to author events, and free merchandise. You'll also get discussion guides and a chance to share the authors' own insights on their work.

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