The brideship wife : a novel
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2020.
Format
Book
Edition
Simon & Schuster Canada edition.
Status
John & Judy Gay Library - Adult Fiction
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2020.
Edition
Simon & Schuster Canada edition.
Physical Desc
373 pages : maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes a reading group guide.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-373).
Description
Inspired by the history of the British "brideships," this captivating historical debut tells the story of one woman's coming-of-age and search of independence--for readers of Suzanne Desrochers's Bride of New France. Tomorrow we would dock in Victoria on the northwest coast of North America, about as far away from my home as I could imagine. Like pebbles tossed upon the beach, we would scatter, trying to make our way as best we could. Most of us would marry, some would not. All of us hoped for a better life than we could ever have found in England. England, 1862. Charlotte is somewhat of a wallflower. Shy and bookish, she knows her duty is to marry, but with no dowry, she has little choice in the matter. She can't continue to live off the generosity of her sister Harriet and her wealthy brother-in-law Charles, whose political aspirations dictate that she make an advantageous match. When Harriet hosts a grand party, Charlotte is charged with winning the affections of one of Charles's colleagues, but before the night is over, her reputation--her one thing of value--is at risk. In the days that follow, rumors begin to swirl. Soon Charles's standing in society is threatened and everything Charlotte has held dear is jeopardized, even Harriet, and Charlotte is forced to leave everything she has ever known in England and embark on a treacherous voyage to the New World. From the rigid social circles of Victorian England to the lawless lands bursting with gold in British Columbia's Cariboo, The Brideship Wife takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through a time of great historic change. Based on a forgotten chapter in history, this is a sparkling debut about the pricelessness of freedom and the courage it takes to follow your heart.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Howard, L. (2020). The brideship wife: a novel (Simon & Schuster Canada edition.). Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Howard, Leslie, 1953-. 2020. The Brideship Wife: A Novel. Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Howard, Leslie, 1953-. The Brideship Wife: A Novel Simon & Schuster, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Howard, Leslie. The Brideship Wife: A Novel Simon & Schuster Canada edition., Simon & Schuster, 2020.
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