In Search of Mademoiselle

In Search of Mademoiselle by George Gibbs is a historical fiction novel set in the backdrop of the struggle between Spanish and French colonists in Florida during the colonization of the New World. The story follows mariner Sydney Killigrew as he navigates the challenges of the high seas encounters Spanish adversaries and rescues a noble French family including Mademoiselle Diane de la Notte. Filled with action intrigue and historical references the narrative delves into the complexities of human nature and the historical context of the time culminating in a thrilling adventure that tests the protagonist's character and values.