A Flower Of France

A Flower of France: A Story of Old Louisiana is a historical novel written by Marah Ellis Ryan in 1894. The story is set in Louisiana during the 18th century, when the region was under French colonial rule. The plot revolves around a young French girl named Yvonne de Lamourie, who is sent to live with her uncle in Louisiana after her father's death. Yvonne is beautiful, intelligent, and spirited, and she quickly becomes the center of attention in the small community of French settlers. She captures the hearts of two very different men: the dashing and ambitious Captain Armand de la Vire, and the kind and gentle Dr. Paul Fontaine. As Yvonne struggles to choose between these two men, she also becomes embroiled in the political and social upheavals of the time, including the conflict between the French and the British over control of the region. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial Louisiana, with its mix of French, African, and Native American cultures, and its complex social and political dynamics. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, honor, and the struggle for independence. Overall, A Flower of France is a compelling and engaging historical novel that transports readers to a fascinating and tumultuous era in American history.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.