Morley Torgov: 4 books

The "good place to come from” was Sault Ste Marie in northern Ontario during the tumultuous era leading to WWII. Morley Torgov’s tales of life are enduring classics: choosing the president of the Jewish community (when no one wants the job); the sorrows of the Chinese restaurant owner where...

Morley Torgov's funny and touching story of a rebellious grandfather and his disaffected thirteen-year-old grandson who go on the run with an aging chihuahua captivated readers when it was first published. Torgov who twice won the Leacock Medal for Humour, is the author of eight novels. His first...

Morley Torgov's Inspector Hermann Preiss is a worldly, savvy detective who finds himself at the scene of very unusual crimes: murders in the world of classical music. Along the way, he'll meet famous composers like Gustav Mahler and historical figures such as Mark Twain - some will help him, others will get in his way!

Maximilian Glick is a thirteen-year-old only child smothered by the doting affections of his overprotective parents. He’s eager to leave the small, northern Ontario town of Steelton for the lure of New York and the promise of a career in music. When his elders object, urging Max to pursue a career...