A Flower of France: A Story of Old Louisiana (1894)

""A Flower of France: A Story of Old Louisiana"" is a historical fiction novel written by Marah Ellis Ryan and published in 1894. The story is set in the early 18th century in Louisiana, when the French still held control of the territory. The main character, Yvonne de Lamourie, is a beautiful and headstrong young woman who is torn between her loyalty to her French heritage and her growing love for a young American frontiersman named David Ritchie. As the novel progresses, Yvonne finds herself embroiled in a dangerous political plot involving the Spanish, the French, and the native tribes of Louisiana. She must navigate the treacherous waters of colonial politics while also trying to protect her family and her heart. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a cunning Spanish governor, a brave Choctaw warrior, and a wise old French priest. Through Yvonne's eyes, readers are transported to a vibrant and tumultuous time in Louisiana's history, where cultures clashed and alliances shifted with alarming speed. Ryan's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of Louisiana bring the story to life, and her characters are complex and engaging. ""A Flower of France"" is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and adventure that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.