The Heir to Grand Pre 1907

The Heir to Grand Pre 1907

John Frederic Herbin

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781419173578
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The Heir to Grand Pre 1907 is a historical fiction novel written by John Frederic Herbin. The story is set in 1907 and revolves around the life of a young man named Louis Comeau, who is the heir to the Grand Pre estate in Nova Scotia, Canada. Louis is a passionate and ambitious young man who dreams of making the estate a prosperous and successful one. However, his plans are thwarted when he discovers that the estate is in debt and on the verge of bankruptcy. As Louis struggles to save the estate, he uncovers a dark secret from his family’s past that threatens to destroy everything he has worked for. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Marie, who helps him in his quest to save the estate and uncover the truth about his family’s history. The novel is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and family secrets set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Canada. It offers a vivid portrayal of the culture and society of the time, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by those who sought to build a better future for themselves and their families. Overall, The Heir to Grand Pre 1907 is a gripping and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a good story of love, ambition, and intrigue.Contents: What the Tide Brought; Dulse; The Precious Stocking; Bluff Castle; The Heir to Grand Pre; Salmon; Marie; Blow-me-down; The Alternative; Amethyst; The Adoption; The Blue Vein; Len; Cross Purposes; Evangeline’s Return; The Return of Gabriel; The Water Curse; Conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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