Alice of Old Vincennes

In early 19th‑century Vincennes, a gnarled cherry tree once stood as a silent witness to the town’s French roots and the restless push of American settlers. Beneath its twisted limbs, a faded 1788 letter surfaces, hinting at secret family ties, daring scouts, and a love story tangled with the looming conflict of Clark’s campaign on the Wabash. The narrative weaves these fragments into a vivid portrait of a frontier community where property disputes hinge on vanished landmarks and whispered promises.

As the mystery deepens, a young woman named Alice emerges, caught between the lingering echoes of her ancestors’ French heritage and the new, rugged world forming around her. Her path intersects with daring frontiersmen, whispered Creole songs, and the ever‑present rustle of palmetto leaves by the Gulf, creating a romance that feels as much a piece of history as a heartfelt tale. Listeners are invited to stroll through sun‑kissed riverbanks and bustling early‑state towns, feeling the pulse of a bygone era while the story gently unfolds.