Daughters of the Dominion: A Story of the Canadian Frontier

By Bessie Marchant

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In the isolated Canadian frontier, a courageous young woman defies her family and circumstance by aiding a mysterious stranger, charting a course towards adventure and self-discovery.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society History - American Fiction

Released

2015-02-15

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Summary

"Daughters of the Dominion: A Story of the Canadian Frontier" by Bessie Marchant is a historical tale set in the Canadian wilderness, where young Eleanor "Nell" Hamblyn resides with her aloof grandfather at the remote Lone House on Blue Bird Ridge. The story focuses on Nell's struggles with isolation and her desire for a more fulfilling existence, which leads her to care for her injured dog, Pip, as well as assist a stranded stranger named Dick Bronson who appears at their doorstep, against her grandfather's wishes; it is sure to examine themes of perseverance, adaptation, and the quest for a brighter future in a time marked by both challenges and promise, and highlight her navigating a difficult home life and yearning for personal growth in a beautiful and harsh environment.