Publisher's Synopsis
The Lady of Fort St. John is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Hartwell Catherwood. Set in the 18th century, the story follows the life of a young French noblewoman named Louise de la Valli�����re who is sent to the New World to marry a wealthy fur trader. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her husband is killed by Native Americans and she is taken captive.Louise is eventually rescued by a group of British soldiers who are stationed at Fort St. John, a remote outpost in the wilderness. She finds herself drawn to the fort's commanding officer, Captain George Herkimer, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the ongoing conflict between the French and British.As Louise struggles to adapt to her new life in the wilderness, she becomes embroiled in the political and military tensions of the time. She must navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals as she tries to find her place in this new world.The Lady of Fort St. John is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and survival in the untamed wilderness of colonial America. Catherwood's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life, immersing readers in a world that is both fascinating and dangerous.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
