Daughter of the King
(Defying the Crown, Book 1)
By Kerry Chaput
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. She 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. She can have money, protection and a new life — if she adopts the religion she’s spent a lifetime fighting. 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.
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Publication Date: 16th December 2021
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Page Length: 248 Pages
Genre: Historical Women’s Fiction
Trigger Warnings: Violence, sexual assault
INTERVIEW
Writing interview questions
Why did you choose to write your book in this era?
I didn’t choose the era, as the idea of writing a series set in the Seventeenth Century terrified me. I might be a bit different from other historical fiction authors in that I don’t write in a specific time frame. I follow the stories that tug at my heart. And the story of the Daughters of the King did just that.
What is the most surprising thing you discovered while you were researching this era?
The Huguenot struggle. I knew of French Protestants and their resistance to Catholicism, but I had no idea just how hard they fought in a quiet way. They were highly educated, successful people who didn’t choose their religion. They believed God chose them, so there was no ability to convert. They just were. They had to secretly flee their homeland and fight for another life. The Huguenot diaspora set the stage for the French Revolution as they took their artisan skills with them, devastating France’s economy. They also helped shape North American history with their settlements in the colonies. Paul Revere and George Washington were both descended from Huguenots.
Can you share something about the book that isn’t covered in the blurb?
There’s a complicated love story in this book. Isabelle is driven by her need to do the right thing, and to stay loyal and strong. But she doesn’t know how to reconcile this with her emotions. Two men challenge her heart in different ways and help her discover who she really is.
If you had to describe your protagonist, in three words, what would those three words be?
Brave. Devoted. Determined.
What are you currently working on?
I’m currently revising a manuscript set in the Great Depression. It involves orphan asylums, kids riding the rails, Eleanor Roosevelt, and one complicated protagonist.
Personal interview questions
What do you like to do when you are not writing?
Read books, of course. But I tend to keep that for a bedtime routine as it helps me come down from my day. I live in Bend, Oregon so outdoor life is everything here. I really enjoy hiking the great trails we have along the river and among the pine trees. We spend a lot of time at lakes, kayaking, riding bikes, and camping.
What’s your favourite food?
I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like. Seriously, in any form. I love them. I think that’s my Scottish roots!
What is the best part of your day?
The early morning. With full time work, kids, dogs, and general life madness, I relish the quiet moments when the house sleeps. I love to wake before the sun, enjoy my coffee, and let my imagination run wild with whatever project I’m working on.
Either or
Tea or coffee: COFFEE!
Hot or cold: hot
Movie or book: book
Morning person or Night owl: morning
City or country: country
Social Media or book: book
Paperback or ebook: ebook
Born in California wine country, Kerry Chaput began writing shortly after earning her Doctorate degree. Her love of storytelling began with a food blog and developed over the years to writing historical fiction novels. Raised by a teacher of US history, she has always been fascinated by tales from our past and is forever intrigued by the untold stories of brave women. She lives in beautiful Bend, Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and two rescue pups. She can often be found on hiking trails or in coffee shops.
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