The Seamstress of Acadie: (A Historical Romance Novel of Fleeing War and New Beginnings Set in 1750’s Canada)

408 pages Revell publisher January 9, 2024 publish date

ABOUT THE BOOK

As 1754 is drawing to a close, tensions between the French and the British on Canada’s Acadian shore are reaching a fever pitch. Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her family–French-speaking Acadians wishing to remain neutral–are caught in the middle, their land positioned between two forts flying rival flags. Amid preparations for the celebration of Noël, the talk is of unrest, coming war, and William Blackburn, the British Army Ranger raising havoc across North America’s borderlands.

As summer takes hold in 1755 and British ships appear on the horizon, Sylvie encounters Blackburn, who warns her of the coming invasion. Rather than participate in the forced removal of the Acadians from their land, he resigns his commission. But that cannot save Sylvie or her kin. Relocated on a ramshackle ship to Virginia, Sylvie struggles to pick up the pieces of her life. When her path crosses once more with William’s, they must work through the complex tangle of their shared, shattered past to navigate the present and forge an enduring future.

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MY THOUGHTS

 I love this author’s books; she is an automatic read author. I have read all but one of her books. She has written on so many subjects, all equally well that I’ve enjoyed. Her books are such a pleasure to read.

I love the fact that I learn so much from reading her books and have to look up the meaning of a few words when I read her books. I didn’t understand any of the French while reading this, it’s okay though as I did get the gist of what was being said.

Canada’s Acadia, now known as Nova Scotia, which is a fact I found interesting to learn.
Acadian woman Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her family–French-speaking Acadians wish to remain neutral to the tensions between the French and the British.
A heartbreaking banishment means the Acadians are adrift in a forced ocean voyage with circumstances that force families apart. Surely the shore will bring some relief. How do you manage a whole new way of life forced upon you with unknown customs, foods and rules?

I was drawn into the book and eagerly followed how Sylvie adapted to her new home and makes a life for herself working and using her sewing skills to help others. I was pleased to see how she found Wiliam again in Virginia. They must work through the complexities of life to forge a beautiful life together. Faith based and uplifting read.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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THE AUTHOR

Bestselling, award-winning author, Laura Frantz, has been writing stories since age seven. She is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century and her novels often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. She is a direct descendant of George Hume, Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, settled in Virginia, and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying in the years 1748-1750. Proud of her heritage, she is also a Daughter of the American Revolution. Though she will always consider Kentucky home, she and her husband live in Washington State.

According to Publishers Weekly, “Frantz has done her historical homework.” With her signature attention to historical detail and emotional depth, she is represented by Janet Kobobel Grant, Literary Agent & Founder, Books & Such Literary Agency of Santa Rosa, California. Foreign language editions include French, Dutch, Spanish, Slovakian, German & Polish.

Readers can find Laura Frantz at http://www.laurafrantz.net

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