This beautiful edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and silver lettering on the spine of the book. Treading Water by Anne DeGrace, published in 2005, is a poignant Canadian novel that intricately weaves together stories of community, history, and human resilience. Set in a fictional town in British Columbia, the book unfolds over the course of a century, chronicling the lives of its inhabitants as they navigate the profound changes brought on by progress, war, and environmental upheaval. Treading Water was praised for its evocative storytelling and the depth of its characters. Readers often note the novel's ability to capture the essence of life in a small town while addressing broader social and environmental issues.