A Vessel in the King's Hand: A Story of the Filles du Roi

A fair and spirited French girl is faced with a chance to flee the desperate poverty in France for a fresh start in a mysterious land across the Atlantic Ocean. It is a land of untold wealth and rich prospect for any vigorous person who is daring enough to go.It is a hard decision to make, but Angélique is committed to seeking her God for wisdom, and for the strength that she will undoubtedly lack. When she decides to make the voyage, Angélique is not prepared for the horrendous living conditions aboard the ship. Will her trust in God waver even when faced with violent storms at sea and death's cold presence? Can she persevere in life and joy and fulfill her noble dreams of becoming a filles á marier for New France?