Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier

The story follows the titular character Marguerite De Roberval a young French noblewoman who finds herself embroiled in a series of dramatic events. Marguerite's life takes a dramatic turn when she is accused of dishonoring her family and is consequently banished to the newly discovered land of Canada. Accompanied by her faithful maid Claudine Marguerite is sent on a perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean where she is left to fend for herself on the rugged shores of what will become Quebec. Stranded in this untamed wilderness Marguerite must summon all her courage and resourcefulness to survive. As Marguerite struggles to adapt to her new surroundings she encounters various challenges including harsh weather hostile indigenous tribes and the constant threat of starvation. Despite these hardships Marguerite remains determined to carve out a life for herself in this wild and unforgiving land. Amidst the trials and tribulations of her exile Marguerite finds unexpected solace in the company of a dashing French explorer named Jacques Cartier who is leading an expedition to explore the New World. Their encounter sparks a passionate romance that defies the conventions of their time.