"Chaput gives us a beautiful sense of both (place and time), making for a richly written book." --Portland Book Review

"Daughter of the King is historical fiction at its best. It is full of important history that is delivered in an entirely readable package with characters who have immense depth." --OpenMyPages

"If you enjoy swashbuckling adventure, romance and stories set in exciting and dangerous times, then you're going to love Daughter of the King." --Naomi Lisa Shippen, women's fiction author

"The story was fast-paced, the characters were well-developed and as far as I could tell, the history of the era is spot on." --Gail Olmstead, author of Landscape of a Marriage

★This is a stunning historical fiction debut with a strong heroine in a coming of age tale. It has just been released and is well-received by readers and critics.

★This a highly marketable and relatable novel as the story and historical background can resonate with readers around the world.

La Rochelle France, 1661. Fierce Protestant Isabelle is desperate to escape persecution by the Catholic King. Isabelle is tortured and harassed, her people forced to convert to the religion that rules the land. She risks her life by helping her fellow Protestants, which is forbidden by the powers of France. She accepts her fate — until she meets a handsome Catholic soldier who makes her question everything.

She fights off an attack by a nobleman, and the only way to save herself is to flee to the colony of Canada as a Daughter of the King. She can have money, protection and a new life — if she adopts the religion she’s spent a lifetime fighting. She must leave her homeland and the promises of her past. In the wild land of Canada, Isabelle finds that her search for love and faith has just begun.

Based on the incredible true story of the French orphans who settled Canada, Daughter of the King is a sweeping tale of one young woman’s fight for true freedom. Kerry Chaput brings the past to life, expertly weaving a gripping saga with vivid historical details. Jump back in time on a thrilling adventure with an unforgettable heroine.

Kerry Chaput
Born in California wine country, Kerry Chaput began writing shortly after earning her Doctorate degree. Her love of storytelling began with a food blog and developed over the years to writing historical fiction novels. Raised by a teacher of US history, she has always been fascinated by tales from our past and is forever intrigued by the untold stories of brave women. She lives in beautiful Bend, Oregon with her husband, two daughters and two rescue pups. She can often be found on hiking trails or in coffee shops.