Isola [large print] : a novel / Allegra Goodman.
"Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardian-an enigmatic and volatile man-spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France. Isolated and afraid, Marguerite befriends her guardian's servant and the two develop an intense attraction. But when their relationship is discovered, they are brutally punished and abandoned on a small island with no hope for rescue. Once a child of privilege who dressed in gowns and laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she'd never needed before. Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine, Isola is the timelesss story of a woman fighting for survival."-- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798217077625
- Physical Description: 498 pages (large print) : map ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Random House Large Print, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [497]-498). |
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| Genre: | Large print books. Historical fiction. Romance fiction. |
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Available copies
- 5 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library.
Holds
- 14 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Library | LP Fic (Text) | 31554012213152 | Adult Large Print New Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardian-an enigmatic and volatile man-spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France. Isolated and afraid, Marguerite befriends her guardian's servant and the two develop an intense attraction. But when their relationship is discovered, they are brutally punished and abandoned on a small island with no hope for rescue. Once a child of privilege who dressed in gowns and laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she'd never needed before. Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine, Isola is the timelesss story of a woman fighting for survival."--
