June 1663. The LAigle dOr ship leaves the port of La Rochelle to the shores of the New World.
On board, Thirty-six girls were provided by Louis XIV to sétablir these untamed lands: they are called the King's Wards. Among them, Iris, Clotilde Louise Apolline and share the same dreams of happiness and freedom. However, after a perilous journey, the four friends are quick to discover the dangers of the new continent.
Surrounded by the Iroquois threat, subjected to the rigors of Canadian winter, the small town of Ville-Marie seems very fragile and new pioneers dy doubt realize one day their life dream dune Will see better they saccomplir the promises of the New World? The strength of their friendship and the light of faith be enough to overcome the trials that await them?
After the success of Empire des Demoiselles, Gwenaële BARUSSAUD opens with a promise of Earth, a new series of quality historical novels. Written language in a neat and cut into short chapters, under a pen just as lively and fluid, this collection subtly describes the aspirations of these young girls having accepted -for various reasons- to leave colonize the New World. An exotic diving without Manichaeism in the heart of Canada in the 17th century, with its contrasts of lifestyles and cultures, hopes and disappointments.
Entertaining, enriching reading offering romantic dune daborder history to identifying means to say the least successful.
