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Eve asked Hester Young:

Evangeline is such an uncommon name...I know, my first name is Evangeline and most people tell me they've never heard it before. The only other Evangeline, I know of, is Evangeline Lily, the actress. How are you acquainted with this first name?

Hester Young Evangeline is a famous epic Longfellow poem that is quite popular in Cajun Louisiana, the setting of my book. The poem chronicles the tragic separation of Evangeline from her lover Gabriel and her attempts to find him. In my book, Evangeline is a lavish Louisiana estate that little Gabriel Deveau disappeared from thirty years prior; the novel, like the poem, revolves around the protagonist’s attempts to discover what happened to the missing Gabriel. It’s a beautiful and unusual name—you’re lucky to have it!
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Susan Dubuc
Susan Dubuc asked Hester Young:

Loved Gates of Evangeline. My group is always looking for new, good authors to enjoy. Can you give some idea of when the second book will be out? Do you have a name yet? We gave your first book a "10" and I assure you that we give those out rarely.

Lone
Lone asked Hester Young:

I loved all three Charlie Cates novels - please tell me you're writing many more? :-)

Stacie Wilson
Stacie Wilson asked Hester Young:

Hi. I read on Pinterest that your book, The Gates of Evangeline is the first book in a trilogy. Is this true? If so, I look forward to reading them.

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