Marguerite’s Landing
Marguerite’s Landing by June Hall McCash, published by Twin Oaks Press on April 15, 2016, is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of Marguerite Lossieux and Christophe Poulain du Bignon, set against the backdrop of Jekyll Island, Georgia. The narrative follows Marguerite, a widow with three children, as she navigates the challenges of remarriage and family life in Brittany, France, before the upheaval of the French Revolution forces them to seek refuge in the newly-independent United States.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of Marguerite’s journey through political and economic turmoil, as well as personal struggles. The story delves into themes of love, forgiveness, and the quest for belonging, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics during a time of significant change. With 394 pages, this edition presents a detailed account of Marguerite’s experiences and the broader historical context that shapes her life.
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Marguerite’s Landing is based on the true story of Marguerite Lossieux and Christophe Poulain du Bignon of Jekyll Island, Georgia. A widow with three children when they meet, Marguerite marries again and makes a home with her sea captain husband in Brittany, France–until the French Revolution interrupts their plans, forcing the family to flee to the Georgia coast and to a newly-independent United States. Caught up in political and economic upheavals, as well as family turmoil, Marguerite experiences the eve-expanding nature of love and learns the importance of forgiveness, the inevitability of grief, and the peace that comes with a sense of place and belonging.
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