Louisbourg, Cape Breton, 1745. As the empires of France and Great Britain collide at the siege of the walled city of Louisbourg, the lives of an Acadian baker and Boston fisherman become entangled in this catastrophic battle. Caught in the turmoil caused by intolerance and tyranny, they fight to maintain their humanity against horrific forces and struggle to create meaning from the chaos engulfing the city. Filled with dozens of memorable characters and depictions of actual events from the siege of Louisbourg, The Bread Girl is an unforgettable novel of regret and redemption
