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Set in 1542, the story follows sixteen-year-old Marguerite, who escapes her oppressive home by joining her uncle on a voyage to the New World. She brings along her secret lover, Pierre, hoping to marry in Canada. However, their plans are thwarted when they are discovered and exiled to the perilous Isle of Demons. The narrative unfolds as a gripping tale of survival, exploring themes of adventure, love, and resilience against the backdrop of historical events, inspired by the true story of Marguerite de La Rocque.
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Paradise, Joan Elizabeth Goodman
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Paradise
- Subtitle
- Inspired by a True Story of Survival
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joan Elizabeth Goodman
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 222
- ISBN13
- 9780618494811
- Category
- Historical prose, Young Adult
- Description
- Set in 1542, the story follows sixteen-year-old Marguerite, who escapes her oppressive home by joining her uncle on a voyage to the New World. She brings along her secret lover, Pierre, hoping to marry in Canada. However, their plans are thwarted when they are discovered and exiled to the perilous Isle of Demons. The narrative unfolds as a gripping tale of survival, exploring themes of adventure, love, and resilience against the backdrop of historical events, inspired by the true story of Marguerite de La Rocque.