Mercy among the Children

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Mercy among the Children is a novel by David Adams Richards published by Doubleday Canada in 2000.

Set in rural Miramichi Valley, New Brunswick, the novel depicts the family of Sydney Henderson.

The book was a co-winner of the Giller Prize in 2000, with Michael Ondaatje's novel Anil's Ghost. This was the only tie in the history of the award.

Preceded by A Good House by Bonnie Burnard

Giller Prize 2000

Succeeded by Clara Callan by Richard B. Wright