Alice of Old Vincennes Hardcover

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Set in the late 18th century, the story follows Alice, a free-spirited vagrant raised by Gaspard Roussillon after being abducted by Indians as a child. Living in Vincennes, a predominantly Francophone and Roman Catholic settlement, she embodies curiosity and a zest for life. The narrative also features the enigmatic Father Beret, a French priest with a mysterious history, amidst the backdrop of a world shaped by fur traders and the complexities of colonial life.