But the world is about to descend into war and even Connor might not be able to keep his promises. Although his feelings are growing for the young Acadien and her family, Connor knows what is coming, but swears to help the Belliveau family any way he can. Amelie captures the attention of Scotsman, Conner MacDonnell, a sergeant in the British army.
Genevieve Graham focuses on one Acadien family living in Grand Pre- Belliveau and their headstrong daughter, Amelie. More information in history that we know now is that the British actually coveted the rich soil for their own settlers. In 1775, the British military forces decided that these quiet Acadien farmers were plotting with the local Mi'kmaq to rise up against the British and chose to "deport" or " expel" them permanently from the colony.
One such group of people are the Acadien people on Canada 's east coast in what today is known as the province of Nova Scotia. "Promises to Keep " comes at the best time, Canada is celebrating 150 years of federation and recently some controversy has arisen in answer to a local television series that claims that it is telling the nation's history, but in reality many people have been left out of telling. I did it again! I bought the new Genevieve Graham and in less than 24 hours, I had read the full book! Now I have to achingly wait for the next one. As the last warmth of summer fades, more ships arrive to ferry the Acadians away, and Connor is forced to make a decision that will alter the future forever. His sympathy for Amélie gradually evolves into a profound love, and he resolves to help her and her family in any way he can-even if it means treason. Having survived his own harrowing experience at the hands of the English, Corporal Connor MacDonnell is a reluctant participant in the British plan to expel the Acadians from their homeland. Amélie’s entire family, alongside the other Acadians, is exiled to ports unknown aboard dilapidated ships.įortunately, Amélie has made a powerful ally. When the Acadians refuse to pledge allegiance to the British in their war against the French, the army invades Grande Pré, claims the land, and rips the people from their homes. But peace can be fragile, and sometimes faith is not enough. Along with their friends, the neighbouring Mi’kmaq, the community believes they can remain on neutral political ground despite the rising tides of war.
Oung, beautiful Amélie Belliveau lives with her family among the Acadians of Grande Pré, Nova Scotia, content with her life on their idyllic farm.
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