PAULA'S REVIEW
Absolutely fascinating story of little known Marguerite and John McLoughlan, said to be the mother and father of Oregon.
The author brings the past to life and the characters find their way into your heart as she shows the difficult, often impossible situations they encounter as they carve a living out of the wilderness of Canada.
Ms. Topliff cites harrowing circumstances but also shows the compassion and Christian charity of Marguerite. John suffers much but also exhibits forgiveness and sacrificial love.
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about this historic couple and look forward to another part of the story in the future. An interesting fact that I learned was that several descendants of Margurite read this book and contacted the author with additional information. Very cool!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from publisher, Scriveners Press, and the author for a book club discussion. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.* 5 stars and a strong faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
How do you continue living when life collapses around you in a single day?
Marguerite Wadin MacKay believes her 17-year marriage to explorer Alex MacKay is strong—until his sudden fame destroys it. When he returns from a cross-Canada expedition, he announces their frontier marriage is void in Montréal where he plans to find a society wife—not one with native blood. Taking their son, MacKay sends Marguerite and their three daughters to a trading post where she lived as a child. Deeply shamed, she arrives in time to assist young Doctor John McLoughlin with a medical emergency.
Marguerite now lives only for her girls. When Fort William on Lake Superior opens a school, Marguerite moves there for her daughters’ sake and rekindles her friendship with Doctor McLoughlin. When he declares his love, she dissuades him from a match harmful to his career. She’s mixed blood and nine years older. But he will have no one else.
After abandonment, can a woman love again and fulfill a key role in North American History?
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