The Nine Lives Of Charlotte Taylor (2007) - Plot & Excerpts
Great book - author did a wonderful job of telling the story around the known facts, blending fact and fiction beautifully. I enjoyed the story of a young woman who left England and ended up in the Miramichi, New Brunswick. The land and the people were rough and untamed, but this woman made her own way. I really laughed at the portrayal of Charlotte, no wallflower here folks. Probably close to the truth, she was a vocal and headstrong woman, determined to have her own voice and look out for her interests. I'm sure, especially with age, that she was a particularly cantankerous sort but it rang true and was so much fun to read about. Well done! I became so involved with Charlotte Taylor, that I felt I was living her life. The author, Sally Armstrong, created a fascinating glimpse of part of Canada's past, with her clever use of history combined with fiction. I am glad that she decided to write the book in that fashion, taking 'liberties' with the historical facts by injecting her own imaginings of her great, great, great grandmother's day to day life. She created a real person by doing that...so much so that I cried for Charlotte at the end. As it is with some of the characters in the books I read, I will miss her.
What do You think about The Nine Lives Of Charlotte Taylor (2007)?
Excellent research into early pioneer days in NB. Easy to read with lots of good details.
—manishi
Great read on Acdian area of eastern Canada.
—heatherlo1974
