What is the setting of “Nana?
The book begins with a prologue, in 1993 in a rest home in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The purpose of the prologue is to introduce Nana and myself, and the nature of our relationship. As the main story begins, we are in Glendale, a small farming village in Inverness County, Cape Breton Nova Scotia, in the late 1890s. This is a village of Scottish folk who are hard working friendly people with a deep sense of community and Gaelic history. This is where Nana was born and raised. We remain in Glendale until 1919, and then rest of the story takes place in Dorchester, Massachusetts, near historic Boston. Most of the story takes place at number 10 Trull Street, Nana’s home in Dorchester for over 50 years. The house was a beautiful 12 room mansion. From 1940-1965, the house is also Nana’s business, the Uphams Corner Rest Home. From 1965-1992, Nana lives there and opens the upper rooms to tenants. In 1992, Nana moves to Saint Joseph Rest Home in Dorchester: A loving, caring environment where Na
