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The novel takes place 10 years after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 when Quebec becomes a British colony. Written as a collection of letters, the story follows the relationships between Edward Rivers (a British soldier), his friend, John Temple (rather a cad), Emily Montague (a young British woman), and her dearest friend, Arabella Fermor (a flirtatious drama queen). Giving glimpses into the new frontier discoveries of Canada, one not only peeks into the personal relationships of these characters but gets swept away by the enticing descriptions of the "new world." This is Volume 1...

The novel takes place 10 years after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 when Quebec becomes a British colony. Written as a collection of letters, the story follows the relationships between Edward Rivers (a British soldier), his friend, John Temple (rather a cad), Emily Montague (a young British woman), and her dearest friend, Arabella Fermor (a flirtatious drama queen). Giving glimpses into the new frontier discoveries of Canada, one not only peeks into the personal relationships of these characters but gets swept away by the enticing descriptions of the "new world." This is Volume 3...

The novel takes place 10 years after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 when Quebec becomes a British colony. Written as a collection of letters, the story follows the relationships between Edward Rivers (a British soldier), his friend, John Temple (rather a cad), Emily Montague (a young British woman), and her dearest friend, Arabella Fermor (a flirtatious drama queen). Giving glimpses into the new frontier discoveries of Canada, one not only peeks into the personal relationships of these characters but gets swept away by the enticing descriptions of the "new world." This is Volume 4...

The novel takes place 10 years after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 when Quebec becomes a British colony. Written as a collection of letters, the story follows the relationships between Edward Rivers (a British soldier), his friend, John Temple (rather a cad), Emily Montague (a young British woman), and her dearest friend, Arabella Fermor (a flirtatious drama queen). Giving glimpses into the new frontier discoveries of Canada, one not only peeks into the personal relationships of these characters but gets swept away by the enticing descriptions of the "new world." This is Volume 2...

In the enchanting world of Lady Julia, the daughter of the earl of Belmont, a forbidden romance unfolds. She finds herself falling for Mr. Henry Mandeville, a family friend whose affection is met with resistance. Unbeknownst to Henry, Julia is promised to another, leading to a tangled web of love and obligation. As they navigate their feelings and societal expectations, the chance for true happiness may slip through their fingers just when they need it most. Summary by Stav Nisser.

Set a decade after the historic Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, when Quebec transitions into a British colony, this captivating novel unfolds through a collection of letters. It delves into the intricate relationships among Edward Rivers, a British soldier; his roguish friend, John Temple; the charming Emily Montague; and her lively companion, Arabella Fermor. As their lives intertwine, readers are transported to the breathtaking landscapes of Canadas new frontier, where personal dramas and romantic entanglements flourish against a backdrop of exploration and discovery. Volume 2 of a ...

Set a decade after the pivotal Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, when Quebec transitions into a British colony, this captivating novel unfolds through a series of letters. The narrative delves into the intricate relationships among Edward Rivers, a British soldier; his roguish friend, John Temple; the spirited Emily Montague; and her vivacious confidante, Arabella Fermor. As readers navigate their personal dramas, they are also immersed in the alluring descriptions of Canadas frontier, a land ripe with discovery and adventure. This is the first volume in a four-part series, narrated by ...

Set a decade after the pivotal Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, when Quebec transitioned into a British colony, this captivating novel unfolds through a series of heartfelt letters. Follow the intertwined lives of Edward Rivers, a British soldier, his roguish friend John Temple, the spirited Emily Montague, and her enchanting friend Arabella Fermor, a flirtatious queen of drama. As you delve into their personal relationships, youll also be transported to the thrilling discoveries of Canada’s new frontier, rich with vivid descriptions of this new world. This is Volume 3 of a four-part...

Set a decade after the pivotal Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, when Quebec transitions into a British colony, this captivating novel unfolds through a series of letters. Follow the intertwining lives of Edward Rivers, a valiant British soldier, his roguish friend John Temple, the spirited Emily Montague, and her charmingly dramatic confidante, Arabella Fermor. As they navigate personal relationships against the backdrop of Canadas burgeoning frontier, readers are transported into a world rich with vivid descriptions and emotional depth. This is Volume 4 of a 4-part series, expertly ...