The black wolf's breed : $b A story of France in the Old world and the New, happening in the reign of Louis XIV

"The Black Wolf's Breed: A Story of France in the Old World and the New" by Harris Dickson, is a historical fiction set during the reign of Louis XIV, set in France and early America and focuses on honor, heritage, and the battles faced by those in a new land. It commences with an aging captain, thinking about his life and past experiences from the American colonies before being ordered by Governor Bienville with important tasks in Paris that suggest growing intrigue and future clashes. The narrative introduces Colonel d'Ortez, a Huguenot banished and also burdened by his family's past, who reveals his background and expectations to the captain. It becomes clear that the interwoven tales will explore loyalty and treachery against a background of historical events and personal ambitions.