Project Gutenberg 2015-04-17 Public domain in the USA. 152 Macdonnell, Blanche Lucile Diane of Ville Marie: A Romance of French Canada Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team with images provided by Canadiana "Diane of Ville Marie: A Romance of French Canada" by Blanche Lucile Macdonnell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book portrays life in New France during the late 17th century, focusing on the experiences of its characters amid the backdrop of colonial struggles and indigenous conflicts. The narrative revolves around the spirited young heroine, Diane de Monesthrol, and her relationships with notable historical figures, including Jacques Le Ber, a wealthy merchant, and the intrepid du Chesne, who faces various adventures and dangers." "The opening of the novel introduces us to the bucolic yet perilous setting of the Seigniory of Senneville in August 1690, where the protagonist, Diane, accompanied by her guardian Jacques Le Ber and other characters, partakes in the summer harvest. The serene atmosphere belies the lurking dangers posed by the Iroquois, which are vividly described through the experiences of the colonists. The relationship of Diane with the men around her, particularly du Chesne, begins to unfold, hinting at the trials and tribulations they will face together. The rich historical context is further established as the narrative explores the hardships of life during that era, the looming threats from indigenous tribes, and the spirit of camaraderie among the French settlers, accounting for the suspense and emotional depth that will characterize the story." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Montréal (Québec) -- History -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: French Literature 427315 2025-09-19T13:04:55.774514 text/html 404068 2024-10-24T17:16:55 text/html 245161 2025-09-19T13:05:01.348545 application/epub+zip 253526 2025-09-19T13:04:56.849500 application/epub+zip 228051 2025-09-19T13:04:56.278506 application/epub+zip 378546 2025-09-19T13:05:05.271456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339287 2025-09-19T13:05:00.903587 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313838 2022-09-22T06:31:42.385332 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 378278 2025-09-19T13:04:55.272521 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 358310 2024-10-24T17:16:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16674 2025-09-19T13:05:05.493497 application/rdf+xml 13721 2025-09-19T13:04:56.445500 image/jpeg 1932 2025-09-19T13:04:56.317503 image/jpeg 235712 2025-09-19T13:04:55.812546 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia