Description
Our final selection is inspired by the historical figure of Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval, a young French noblewoman who was sailing to New France in 1541. She, her servant, and her lover were left on a remote, uninhabited island off the coast of Québec. The servant, the lover, and her baby born on the island died. She survived by her wits and her resourcefulness including making weapons to hunt for food. She was later rescued and returned to France. The novel retells what is known, and imagines what is likely. If you haven’t yet read Allegra Goodman’s fiction, this novel is a great introduction to her range and extraordinary talent. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated Zoom discussion.
