Daughter of the King by Kerry Chaput

Release: December 16th 2021
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Source: Suzyapproved Book Tours
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La Rochelle France, 1661. Fierce Protestant Isabelle is desperate to escape persecution by the Catholic King. Isabelle is tortured and harassed, her people forced to convert to the religion that rules the land. She risks her life by helping her fellow Protestants, which is forbidden by the powers of France. Isabelle accepts her fate — until she meets a handsome Catholic soldier who makes her question everything.

She fights off an attack by a nobleman, and the only way to save herself is to flee to the colony of Canada as a Daughter of the King. Moreover, she can have money, protection and a new life — if she adopts the religion she’s spent a lifetime fighting. And she must leave her homeland and the promises of her past. In the wild land of Canada, Isabelle finds that her search for love and faith has just begun.

Based on the incredible true story of the French orphans who settled Canada, Daughter of the King is a sweeping tale of one young woman’s fight for true freedom. Kerry Chaput brings the past to life, expertly weaving a gripping saga with vivid historical details. Jump back in time on a thrilling adventure with an unforgettable heroine.

About the Author:

Kerry Chaput believes in warm drinks and tall tales. Her debut historical novel, DAUGHTER OF THE KING, publishes on December 16, 2021. This is book one of the DEFYING THE CROWN series. Kerry honed her research skills while earning her Doctorate degree and now focuses her research on fascinating stories from history. Also, she lives in Bend, Oregon with her husband, children, and two rescue pups. Connect with her at www.kerrywrites.com.

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Daughter of the King Review:

“Daughter of the King” is a compelling tale about a woman changing her life and starting new, and I enjoyed reading it.

Firstly, I commend how articulate the author wrote the story. The style felt lyrical, and I thought I viewed a piece of art while reading the book. The author focuses equally on the plot and the nuances of the characters beautifully and balances them well.

I was rooted in Isabelle’s life story as she left her life in La Rochelle. You see how she grows the strength and courage to fight all the challenges she encounters, and I thought she was a strong protagonist. Some memorable moments are when she says goodbye to the past on the Road to Rouen and meets the Dupres. Moreover, the author also adds a touch of romance, and I adored Isabelle with James and thought he was a good influence on her. Similarly, Isabelle also shares a beautiful bond with her maman, and I liked the author’s small details. Even the supporting characters, like Louise, Elizabeth, and Antoinette, were memorable. Frankly, I found Antoinette to be intense and intimidating.

Similarly, the author also progresses the story nicely, and it was hard to put down once I started reading. I was fascinated reading about the hard life of settlers of New France and the persecution of Huguenots and the French ancestry. The author took these historical events and blended them seamlessly into the backdrop. I did not know about these historical events, and hearing about them in the late, inspired me to research the topic further.

Overall, I thought “Daughter of the King” is a beautiful historical fiction and a fascinating start to the “Defying the Crown” series.