Giveaway: Bride of New France by Suzanne Desrochers
Book Description:
Transporting readers from cosmopolitan seventeenth-century Paris to the Canadian frontier, Desrochers tells of the struggle to survive in a brutal time and place. Laure Beausejour has been taken from her destitute family and raised in an infamous orphanage to be trained as a lace maker. Striking and willful, she dreams of becoming a seamstress and catching the eye of a nobleman. But after complaining about her living conditions, she is sent to Canada as a fille du roi, expected to marry a French farmer there. When her ill-matched husband leaves her alone in their derelict hut for the winter, she must rely on her wits and her clandestine relationship with an Iroquois man for survival.
Booklist raves that the BRIDE OF NEW FRANCE “sheds new light on an all but forgotten chapter in the history of Canada” and Library Journal writes that “historical fiction fans will appreciate the rich period details.”
About Suzanne Desrochers:
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Suzanne Desrochers, of French Canadian descent, has conducted extensive research on the filles du roi and is writing a PhD thesis at King’s College London on the migration of women to America. She lives in Toronto.
This giveaway is open to Canada and the U.S. and ends on August 27, 2013. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
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traveler said... August 13, 2013 at 6:49 AM
Sounds fascinating
brokenteepee said... August 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM
This is a time/place of historical fiction I haven't read about before, so I am really excited to learn more! Thanks for the giveaway.
Colleen Turner said... August 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM
New setting for me. thanks for the chance to win.
Nancy said... August 13, 2013 at 1:38 PM
I haven't read much about this time in history, thanks for the chance to win!
holdenj said... August 13, 2013 at 3:24 PM
This sounds like a fascinating story with some interesting historical facts. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Margie said... August 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM
Great giveaway -- thanks for hosting!
Christine said... August 13, 2013 at 6:52 PM
I can't imagine spending my working career making lace, such detailed work. sounds like a good story.
Heather said... August 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM
I Love stories with historical bits:) I wish you well on your new release:)
Unknown said... August 14, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Lara Newell said... August 14, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Sounds like an interesting read.
BrandiKae said... August 14, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Love historical fiction. Would definitely enjoy reading this one.
Sandra K321 said... August 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Sounds like a great story. I love the history and the time period. Thanks for having the giveaway.
Anita Yancey said... August 19, 2013 at 7:32 AM
I am not at the half way point through the book and loving it so far!
Teddy Rose said... August 24, 2013 at 10:40 PM
WOW! I am super excited to read this one!
Jackie said... August 26, 2013 at 11:26 PM
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