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The Golden Dog: Le Chien D'Or: A Romance of Old Quebec
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RomanceGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025685304
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 604
Weight: 2.24
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Golden Dog is a grand historical romance that brings to life the vibrant and turbulent atmosphere of 18th-century New France. Set in Quebec during the mid-1700s, the narrative delves into the social and political rivalries that defined the colony in the years leading up to the British conquest. At the heart of the story is the tension between the corrupt and extravagant administration of Intendant François Bigot and the principled Bourgeois Philibert, whose house is famously adorned with the mysterious tablet of the Golden Dog.
William Kirby's masterpiece intricately weaves historical fact with fictional intrigue, exploring themes of honor, betrayal, and tragic love. Through its detailed depiction of the streets of old Quebec, the halls of power, and the rural life of the habitants, the novel offers a panoramic view of a society in transition. The Golden Dog remains a cornerstone of Canadian literature, lauded for its epic scale and its evocative preservation of the legends and history of French Canada. Readers will be captivated by the vivid characters and the lush, atmospheric prose that captures the spirit of a vanished era.
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