Book description: “Isola” by Allegra Goodman is a historical novel inspired by the true story of Marguerite de la Rocque, a 16th-century French noblewoman who is marooned on a remote island after her guardian, driven by greed and suspicion, punishes her for a forbidden romance.
Stripped of her inheritance and left to survive the brutal elements with her lover and devoted nurse, Marguerite must rely on her faith and inner strength to endure isolation, hardship, and loss. The story explores themes of resilience, love, and defiance against adversity, as Marguerite transforms from a privileged heir to a woman fighting for survival in a harsh new world.
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