Emilie: The Acadians [Paperback]

Cherie Claire (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is the first in a trilogy about "le grand d rangement," the tragic "great dislocation" of the mid-18th century, in which the Acadians were wrenched from their chilly but beloved home in Nova Scotia and deposited in the sultry swamps of Louisiana. Using the search for the heroine's father as a framework, this adventurous story focuses on the prickly but passionate relationship between intrepid, outspoken Emilie, the eldest of the three Gallant sisters, and lifelong friend Lorenz Landry as they gradually realize that friendship and love are not mutually exclusive. An unusual subject enhanced by interesting historical detail and secondary characters that promise rewarding stories of their own add interest to this romance; and although the heroine's internal attempts to resist the hero are occasionally exasperating, readers interested in Cajun culture and tales of separation and reunion may find this novelDand possibly those that followDof interest. Claire (A Cajun Dream) lives in Baton Rouge, LA. [Kensington has planned a July launch for Ballad, its new line of linked historicals. Starting with The Acadians and three other titles, four romances will be released each month.]
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Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821766481
• ISBN-13: 978-0821766484
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,886,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cheré Dastugue Coen is an award-winning journalist and author living in Lafayette, Louisiana. A native of New Orleans, Cheré began her career in communications at the 1984 World's Fair. She has worked or written for Variety magazine in Hollywood, TravelAge West magazine, the Advocate newspaper in Baton Rouge, Gambit Weekly in New Orleans, Where New Orleans, and the Gannett newspapers of Louisiana, among many other publications. She currently works as a freelance travel and food writer, plus pens the weekly books column and newsletter, Louisiana Book News (www.LouisianaBookNews.com).

Her fiction include the Kensington historical romances (under the pen name of Cherie Claire) "A Cajun Dream," "Snow Angels" anthology and "The Acadians" historical series of "Emilie," "Rose," "Gabrielle" and "Delphine."

Her nonfiction books include the cookbook travelogue "Cooking in Cajun Country" (2009, Gibbs Smith Publishing) and the upcoming "Magic's in the Bag: Creating Spellbinding Gris Gris and Sachets," (Llewellyn, Dec. 2010). She is currently at work on the "Historic Guide to Cajun Country," scheduled for release in 2011 by the History Press.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance Cajun style....., August 12, 2000

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Elizabeth Benway (Westville, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emilie: The Acadians (Paperback)

Emilie Gallant is the oldest daugther of Joseph Gallant, a proud family man that is exiled, which leaves his wife and three young daugthers to have no male protection when they are uprooted and shipped to a foreign land. For thirteen years, they live unhappily without a husband and father. As the oldest, Emilie feels she must make up for the loss of her father and bears most of the responsibility of seeing that her younger sisters grow up properly. Emilie never gives up that they will all be reunited with their much loved family member someday. Her childhood friend, Lorenz Landry has been a steady influence on her growing up. He vows to help her locate her father and she refuses to let him do it alone. But emotions run high, as Lorenz is deeply in love with her and has asked for her hand in marriage, only to be turned down. Hurt and angry, Lorenz sets off in search of her father, without her, only to discover the dirty ruffian trailing him is none other than his beloved...Emilie.

This couple's struggle between each other will hold you enthralled. The heroine is spirited and determined. The hero is caring and desirable yet still has just the right amount of masterful tendencies to satisfy any woman. I think Ms Claire has a firm grasp of what all women desire most in a man. I love her heroes! And I look forward to reading the other two stories in this exciting trilogy. I have faith it will be resolved in an amazing way. Fantastic story!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating History, Mesmerizing Characters, August 4, 2000

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This review is from: Emilie: The Acadians (Paperback)

Cherie Claire's latest book, Emilie, is the first in a series, The Acadians, that traces a family's struggle to survive separation and exile from the land they love. The story of Emilie and Lorenz is a vibrant tale of friendship catching fire against the realistic setting of the 18th century Louisiana Territory. Ms. Claire's characters are imperfect, but so compelling that you'll cheer for them to come together. Don't miss this unusual setting and this unforgettable family.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful historical romance in a unique setting., July 22, 2002

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emilie: The Acadians (Paperback)

Emilie Gallant, her mother, and her two sisters have been separated from their father for thirteen long, hard years. The family lived a happy life in Nova Scotia until they and other Acadians living there were forced out by the British in 1755. Now the family has arrived in Louisiana, where Emilie hopes and prays to finally find her father again. On the boat to Louisiana, Emilie and her family were reunited with Lorenz Landry. Emilie and Lorenz had grown up together, the best of friends. Now their feelings have blossomed into live, but Emilie refuses Lorenz's proposal of marriage, fearing she will lose him, the way her mother lost her father. But as Emilie and Lorenz set off into the swampy wilderness in search of her father, Emilie realizes the depths of her feelings for Lorenz. I highly recommend this historical romance. I loved the unusual setting and the way the author made it come alive.