Madelinette, a village girl who became a celebrated singer in Europe, comes home to the French-Canadian parish of Pontiac as wife of its proud, deformed seigneur, Louis Racine, whose jealousy and pride threaten them both when the red-coats arrive. The volume closes with further tales of the same Quebec country, among them The Absurd Romance of P’tite Louison.
Parker’s tender portrait of French Canada, dedicated to Sir Wilfrid Laurier, for readers who enjoy romance with a strong sense of place. Download the free EPUB.
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