A window into the daily lives and temptations of bank clerks, told with human detail and quiet realism.
Behind the Wicket is a collection of short fiction and verse about life in Canadian banks. It centers on workers who navigate duty, desire, and integrity within a world that rewards appearance as much as results. The book invites readers to see ordinary offices and ordinary people in a way that reveals larger questions about work, trust, and community.
Through vivid scenes and concise storytelling, the stories explore ambition, temptation, loyalty, and the pressures of a system that shapes, and sometimes tests, the individuals inside it.
- Character-driven moments set in bank branches and offices
- Insights into workplace ethics, gossip, and personal choices
- Scenes that blend quiet humor with sharper social critique
- Poetic pieces that reflect on labor, power, and reform
Ideal for readers who enjoy early 20th‑century tales of workers facing moral and social questions in everyday life.