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1. Where and when is the novel "Stern Men" set?

The novel "Stern Men" is set on two islands- Fort Niles and Courne Haven- that are located twenty miles off the coast of Maine. The story is set during the 20th century.

2. How are Fort Niles and Courne Haven islands alike?

The two islands are alike in many ways, including geology, resources, buildings, weather and people. They are both also twenty miles off the coast of Maine.

3. What nationalities have married one another to create a distinctive population on these islands?

A number of nationalities have married one another, including the Scottish, the Irish and the Swedish. The Italians working on Fort Niles have not really married outside their nationality.

4. How are the men on the islands described?

The men on the islands are described as fiercely competitive. Also, they are largely lobster fishermen (ever since the granite industry folded). Many of the men went to war during the early years of the 20th century.

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