This debut historical novel tells the story of three bold, young women in 1667 who answered Louis XIV's call to help France settle the New World. I purchased this ebook a month ago on sale and what a find. Will they find husbands that are right for each of them? I did not know much about New France and the settlers there before this book but this historical fiction gives a fascinating glimpse into a new world filled with risk and men who could make or break these young women. I was SO disappointed in this book. Promised to the Crown is a gripping tale of young women thrust into almost unimaginable circumstances—plucked from France and sent to Quebec to become brides to strangers, the rough men settling the New World. Aimie Runyan deftly guides us through the hardships and rewards of life on the early Canadian frontier. Yup. Nous utilisons des cookies et des outils similaires pour faciliter vos achats, fournir nos services, pour comprendre comment les clients utilisent nos services afin de pouvoir apporter des améliorations, et pour présenter des publicités, y compris des publicités basées sur les centres d’intérêt. Noté /5. This method of following a few characters from the horrible trip across the ocean to choosing a husband and to surviving such hardships makes for knowledge and fascinating reading. I hated to turn the final page and see my time with them come to an end. Each women comes from or is fleeing a different circumstances. What a nice surprise! This is Aimie K. Runyan's debut and I feel she is off to a really good start. I wasn't sure what I would think about Promised to the Crown in the beginning. Adopting the poor abused/orphan child? Promised to the Crown by Aimie K, Runyan is the first book in the Daughters of New France series. This lively adventure presents readers with a fascinatingglimpse into life in 17th centuryNew France (Canada) through the … I think each of the women brings a certain charm to the novel, but Elisabeth was totally my favorite. Désolé, un problème s'est produit lors de l'enregistrement de vos préférences en matière de cookies. Promised to the Crown; Daughters of New France Series, Book 1; Written by: Aimie K. Runyan; Narrated by: Esther Wane It follows three women as they forge a lasting friendship with each other, one that begins on their journey across the ocean and endures long after they arrive in New France. Great storytelling and a look at a lesser known period of history. I didn’t know what to expect. The story focuses on a group of young women who, for various reasons and motivations, decide to make the brave journey to 17th century Quebec to become wives of French settlers. I received a free copy of Promised to the Crown for my honest review. Impossible d'ajouter l'article à votre liste. Nicole, Elisabeth, and Rose are three very different women from very different backgrounds who believe that they are better off going to someplace where they really don't know anyone and marrying a man in the colony. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. ou ses filiales. I am a descendant of one of the filles du roi, the 17th century French women sponsored by the Crown to emigrate to New France (Canada), to become wives for the men already there. This is a rare gem of a book, set in a fascinating, yet often overlooked, period of history. After finishing PROMISED TO THE CROWN they’re my sisters. Traduire tous les commentaires en français, Afficher ou modifier votre historique de navigation, Recyclage (y compris les équipements électriques et électroniques), Annonces basées sur vos centres d’intérêt. - writing a fluff piece of histori on selecting their husbands but to! 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