Marguerite's Landing: A Novel of Jekyll Island

by June Hall McCash

Marguerite's Landing tells the true story of Marguerite Lossieux and Christophe Poulain du Bignon of Jekyll Island, Georgia. A widow with three children when they meet, Marguerite marries again and makes a home with her sea captain husband in Brittany, France--until the French Revolution interrupts their plans, forcing the family to flee to the Georgia coast and to a newly independent United States. Caught up in political and economic upheavals, as well as family turmoil, Marguerite experiences the ever-expanding nature of love and learns the importance of forgiveness, the inevitability of grief, and the peace that comes with a sense of place and belonging.

334 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 27, 2016

Reviews

[C D Rittenhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy reading

Anyone who is planning on visiting or desiring to become a homeowner might enjoy this well researched novel featuring the French settlers. Typical description of life
As plantation owners facing the challenges of weather n the financial aspects that can control the emotional barometer between family members!! Accurately portrays the manner of relationships between husband n wife . also main themes show the qualities of love and forgiveness play a major role between husband and wife in addition between father n offspring esp sons.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a fan of Jekyll Island, you will enjoy this book. As with all of Ms. McCash's books, if you know the location, you can "walk" with the story. This story is a very interesting look in to the lives of the du Bignons...from France to Georgia. Loved it!!

[Allison Denny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Atmospheric and evocative, but strangely conflict-free for a story about people fleeing the French Revolution. I got about halfway through the copy at my vacation rental and didn't even consider sticking it in my bag to take home and finish.

[Sue Whitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

novel based on real life characters who escaped from the French Revolution and settled in Georgia.

[Melissa Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great local historical fiction

It was so fun to read about the history of where I live and the lives of the people who bravely settled it.

[Lorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like historical novels… with strong figures…you’re going to love this book! It was a little slow to start but really picked up the pace about 1/3 of the way thru!

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Great story of the people who first lived on Jekyll Island.

[Pascale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this author.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for the historical aspect as I've visited Jekyll Island often and have grown to love the Horton House. So, I wanted to know more. This book filled that need.

[Jan Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extending Almost Eden

If you enjoyed the book Almost Eden, you will enjoy this book as well. This book has much historically accurate information and events of life prior to and following the American Revolution. This story of a French woman and her subsequent family as American immigrants, extensively details a host of experiences, both tragic and celebratory, before culminating in the mid 1800s when our country was admist a multitude of growth. There are several adult scenes and themes but it is a pleasure to read without blatant profanity . Don't miss this treasure!