J. K. Royce

I really enjoyed this "near" page-turner, historical novel which I purchased in a bookstore on Mackinac Island. I appreciate the recommendations of a good bookstore employee; this is one example of a story of local relevance that should be a "must read".

Ms. Royce introduced various stories of Magdelaine's Native American background with that of her French fur trader familial background and her own experiences. Magdelaine's struggles of combining the cultural faith (in the Great Spirit) she was taught as a child with her beliefs as a Catholic, offer truths relevant even today. She experienced tragedy during her life but saw the positive that kept her going.… (mehr)