Intriguing Historical

Wilderness Wife was a fascinating look at wilderness life in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Delores Topliff’s lyrical style draws the reader in and keeps them turning the pages until the end. The story is set against the backdrop of conflict between the Hudson Bay and North West fur trading companies. She skillfully weaves the love story between John McLoughlin and Marguerite into this conflict and their journey to the Pacific Ocean.

I loved how Marguerite always chose what was right over what she may have wanted. She didn’t believe she deserved John McLoughlin, but he would marry no one else. I really enjoyed this book based on a real person.

Wilderness Wife is a captivating story that will educate the reader as well as entertain. Before reading, I had no idea of the hardships people endured in the Northwest and in Canada. Much like Maguerite’s long hair, the historical details are accurately braided into the story. ~ Patricia Bradley