The Golden Tapestries: The story of Chrétien Du Bois, Pierre Billiou, and their families, woven into history (The Golden Thread series, #1)
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Sprache:Englisch
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Format
ePUB
Kopierschutz
Ja
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
19.01.2026
Verlag
Rob MaySeitenzahl
(Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
17932 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798233164859
With strong foundations, hardship can become a refining fire that forges "gold" in human lives. This truth comes alive in the intertwined stories of Chrétien Du Bois, Pierre Billiou, Pierre Laurent, and their families - lives marked by drama and intensity that left a lasting imprint on history.
This first volume in a sweeping multi-generational series follows extraordinary individuals from a single-family line across more than 500 years. Beginning in 16th-century France, the story traces their journeys through Germany, the Netherlands, America, and eventually Australia, weaving a golden thread through the historical tapestry of each era.
At its heart is the life of Chrétien Du Bois, explored in depth alongside that of his son Louis, who forged a prosperous future in the New World and courageously rescued his family from Indian captivity. Chrétien's daughter, Françoise, married Pierre Billiou and shared a love that endured imprisonment and perilous Atlantic crossings a bond that ultimately contributed to the founding of what would become New York. The narrative also follows Pierre Laurent, a steadfast leader whose wisdom and resolve guided many toward safer beginnings in distant lands.
Written as a biographical historical novel grounded in reputable sources, this book vividly brings to life the family's migrations and settlements across continents. Inspired by the author's visit to ancestral villages in Europe, the account is thoroughly referenced and enriched with illustrations, maps, and a family tree.
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