The Span o' Life: A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec

"The Span o' Life: A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec" by William McLennan is a historical fiction that tells the story of Hugh Maxwell, a Scottish Jacobite. After a failed rebellion, he is thrust into a world of political intrigue and personal drama in Canada. He seeks to bury his past and make a new life in a land that does not know him. The book tells of his complicated relationships and desires between love and loyalty. He meets Margaret Nairn, who shares connections to his past. Also, a great deal of the story is about his estranged wife, Lucy, and an unexpected visit that causes a dramatic entrance into his new life, adding layers of danger and decisions.