The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor

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Set against the backdrop of 18th-century history, the story follows Charlotte Taylor, who escapes her English life for Jamaica, only to face tragedy and solitude after her lover's death. Over the next sixty-six years, she forges a new life among the Mi'kmaq in New Brunswick, navigating multiple marriages and raising a large family. Sally Armstrong, Charlotte's descendant, weaves together historical fact and fiction to vividly portray the resilience and adventures of this remarkable woman, capturing her extraordinary journey through life's challenges.