Description: A long-awaited new novel set in the period of the French and Indian Wars brings a new dimension to the region's history
Review Quotes: Hebert s powerful tale resonates with the honor and dignity of its protagonists . . . Caucus-Meteor s poignant remembrances provide rich details of the culture and customs of the Canadian Indians. A description of the ritual of the gauntlet, a ceremony all slaves must endure, is physically brutal, yet beautiful in its psychological complexity. The integrity of Hebert s work is one of its most salient characteristics. Publishers Weekly (starred review)"