Isola is the first book in quite a while that kept me reading late into the night.  I absolutely loved this book! 

 

Marguerite is orphaned at a young age and her paternal Uncle Jean Francois becomes her guardian.  He is a complicated man who just happens to have close ties to the king, so it seems he has quite a bit of influence.  He also has a habit of using religion as a weapon that keeps Marguerite unsure of his true intentions. 

 

Unfortunately, Jean Francois has put Marguerite’s inheritance in jeopardy, so he cuts corners on her estate and moves her and her staff to less expensive living arrangements.  Isolated, with no one but her teacher and her nurse to talk to, Marguerite is at her Uncle’s mercy. 

 

When he decides she is to voyage with him to New France (Canada) Marguerite begins to develop a relationship with his secretary who has been close by for the last few years. 

 

When Jean Francois discovers their relationship, he makes a drastic decision that changes the course of Marguerite’s future.  It is during this time that her love and faith is tested and she learns how strong a woman she can become. 

 

I loved the story and highly recommend this to readers who love a historical fiction romance. 

  

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Random House/ Dial Press for allowing me to read an advance copy.  I am happy to offer my honest review and recommend to other readers.