Round the World: a Life of Jeanne Baret: a Daughter of Eve

“Beguiling and moving, this story had me crying out for more. Love the period detail, the subtle indictment of religion, the totally believable dialogue, and the epistolary format. Almost fairy-tale like. Yes, if you’re poor and a woman, history is likely to ignore you. This lovely volume breaks the spell.” — Danish GirlIf you are looking for a heroine well worth rooting for, look no further than C.R. Hurst’s latest biographical historical fiction series:Discover Jeanne Baret, the first woman to sail around the world. Born in 18th-century France, Jeanne seems destined for a life as an ordinary peasant – a short one of hard work and mere subsistence. However, early tragedy drives her to seek a life beyond any peasant’s wildest imaginings. Curious and daring, she becomes the student, teacher, and lover of one of France’s most eminent botanists, Philibert Commerson. With him, she explores Paris and meets some of the Enlightenment’s most influential thinkers. When Commerson is chosen to sail with France’s first circumnavigation of the world, Jeanne joins him as his assistant – disguised as a boy. Together they embark on a remarkable and dangerous journey, creating one of history’s strangest and most compelling true stories.BONUS MATERIAL: The short story prequel to the Jane Digby’s Diary series is included.Daughter of Eve is Book One of the two-part biographical historical fiction series, Round the World: A Life of Jeanne Baret. Book Two, Odyssey, will be published in 2025.”The characters in this story were endearing and believable. I was surprised to learn that it is based on a true story of a woman I had never heard of before. I love that this author is bringing these women’s stories to life. Engaging storytelling. I can’t wait for more!” — GG Barre