New Work of Acadian Historical Fiction Available

Due to the involvement of Gen. John Winslow in the removal of the Acadians from their homes in Nova Scotia in 1755, the Winslow House has been a source of study for those interested in what occurred over 250 years ago. 

For those not as familiar with the story, a new novel will be available this spring. Catherine’s Cadeau tells the story of Monique LeBlanc, a young Cajun woman from Louisiana. Having studied the history of her ancestors during her last term in college, she is invited to go to Nova Scotia with her cousin. Monique decides to take a trip up to the Annapolis Valley for a day, and while visiting Grand Pre she vanishes without a trace. Readers will be taken with Monique as she journeys back to the days before and during “Le Grande D’erangement” of the Acadians, when they are forced from their homes and sent into exile.

Co-written by two authors, Catherine’s Cadeau is a combination of history, mystery and romance.  One of the authors, Ann Davidson, originally hails from Nova Scotia and has resided in Massachusetts for the past 25 years. Her co-author, Terry Thibodeaux, is a professor in Texas.  Both are of Acadian ancestry.  Davidson was inspired to write her book after attending the Acadian symposium held at the Winslow House in 2005.