Marguerite De Roberval: A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier

"Marguerite De Roberval: A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier" by Thomas Guthrie Marquis is a historical adventure that throws readers into the dangerous world of 16th-century exploration. The story revolves around Jacques Cartier, Claude de Pontbriand, and the determined Marguerite de Roberval as it untangles themes of love, early colonial encounters, and the innate desire for adventure. Cartier longs to return to the New World, a land he's tasted before, but Pontbriand worries about damaged relationships with Native tribes due to past betrayals. Marguerite, a woman trapped by societal expectations, dreams of escaping into the wild unknown. The book reveals how colonial dreams clash with personal desires and family duty, forcing these characters to make choices that will forever alter their lives.