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Set in Quebec City during the pivotal decade between Wolfe's victory and the American War of Independence, this novel unfolds as a series of letters, providing a detailed portrayal of early colonial life. It explores themes of cultural confrontation, gender roles, and the social dynamics among English-speaking settlers, Québécois, and Native peoples. Through the perspectives of characters like Colonel William Fermor and Arabella Fermor, the narrative serves as both a love story and a travelogue, offering insights into the landscape, customs, and daily life of 18th-century Canada.
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The History of Emily Montague, Frances Brooke
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The History of Emily Montague
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frances Brooke
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 456
- ISBN13
- 9781438509853
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in Quebec City during the pivotal decade between Wolfe's victory and the American War of Independence, this novel unfolds as a series of letters, providing a detailed portrayal of early colonial life. It explores themes of cultural confrontation, gender roles, and the social dynamics among English-speaking settlers, Québécois, and Native peoples. Through the perspectives of characters like Colonel William Fermor and Arabella Fermor, the narrative serves as both a love story and a travelogue, offering insights into the landscape, customs, and daily life of 18th-century Canada.