The Trail of the Sword, Volume 1

In the smoky streets of old Quebec, a world of clashing empires unfolds. The tale follows the spirited Jessica Leveret and the daring French adventurer Pierre le Moyne, alongside the steadfast English officer George Gering, as they navigate love, rivalry, and the looming threat of war. Through letters from a son to his aging father, the narrative weaves personal ambition with the larger conflict between France and England, introducing a roguish pirate, Edward Bucklaw, whose actions stir the frontier. The opening sets the stage with vivid descriptions of ramparts, duels, and the restless energy of a young soldier longing for honor.

Listeners will be drawn into a tapestry of loyalty, bravado, and the promise of a decisive duel that echoes the author's own familial memories. As alliances shift and passions flare, the story balances the romantic ideal of chivalry with the gritty realities of colonial struggle. The first act promises intrigue, heartfelt romance, and the crack of steel, inviting you to step back into a pivotal moment of North American history.