“A gripping fictional account of the deportations from Nova Scotia that began in 1755.” – Canadian Teacher Magazine
“A riveting tale of hardship and triumph over desperate odds, the engaging characters pull the readers into a different time.” – Historical Novel Society
“Blends historical characters and facts with well-researched and imaginative fiction to give her young adult readers lots of Canadian history as well as adventure and romance – Recommended.” — CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“With lyrical and masterful storytelling Amirault Camelin seamlessly weaves fact and fiction. We are caught up in the sweeping tale, rooting for Nathalie Belliveau, a resilient and fascinating Canadian heroine.” — Caroline Pignat, Governor General’s Award Winner (2009 and 2015)
“Overflowing with tragedy, romance and a strong sense of place, Camelin’s style of using stories-within-story expertly layers solid research into a compelling narrative.” — Gabriele Goldstone, author of Crow Stone and Tainted Amber
Separated from her family during the brutal 1755 expulsion of Acadians from Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia, Nathalie escapes and walks more than 150 kilometres to Cap-Sable. When the compassionate Amirault family takes her in, she falls for their shy son Ange. But her happiness is shattered by another wave of deportations by the British that keep the young lovers apart. Based on the real lives of two Acadian families the novel is grounded in the historic facts of the Acadian expulsion.
