King of Montr?al, The - A Novel

The year is 1800 when LouisCharles, only fifteen years old, arrives in Montr?al. Known to everyone as Charles, he has escaped France aboard the illfated packet ship Freedom. Rescued by Basque fishermen, Charles is taken to the port of Montr?al and left there to fend for himself as he bears the heavy secret of his true identity. A story of adventure, resilience, and historical mystery, The King of Montr?al?takes place in one of North America?s most beautiful cities.