Pelican Girls

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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century North America, the narrative follows the Baleine Brides, a group of young women taken from a Paris asylum to become brides for settlers in the harsh Louisiana Territory. Inspired by a true story, this debut novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the quest for belonging, weaving a rich tapestry of the challenges and triumphs faced by these women as they navigate their new lives in an unfamiliar land.