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Providence: A Novel (The McBride Chronicles) Paperback – December 5, 2022

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Providence, the first in the McBride Chronicles trilogy, describes the sweeping story of two parallel lives – Jane Hopkins, an orphaned young girl from England and Gideon McBride, the son of a poor fisherman from Scotland - who separately travel to the New World in search of a better life. Their individual stories contain hardship, adventure, intrigue, deception and lies but, above all, a great love as they each find their way to survive in an unforgiving world – Jane through music and a desperate need for the foundations of a happy family life, and Gideon through a desire to escape from a lifestyle he was expected to embrace.

The beginning of the McBride family dynasty starts in Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, and is set against a backdrop of the Province’s vivid history – from the days of the first gold rush along the mighty Fraser River, the incorporation of Victoria as a city, and a smallpox epidemic that decimated the Indigenous population - to B.C. joining confederation in 1871. This book describes the moral as well as the corrupt days of early colonization.

Providence tells a mighty story depicting the strength and determination of early settlers.

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The McBride Chronicles
  2. Print length
    406 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 5, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.92 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0888397399
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0888397393
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The McBride Chronicles- Following Six Generations of Women Across the Atlantic

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The McBride Chronicles by Valerie Green
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?Valerie Green made her name writing wonderfully engaging nonfiction stories about Victoria and environs, sharing tales told by built heritage (Dunmora: The Story of a Heritage Manor House on Vancouver Island; If These Walls Could Talk: Victoria?s Houses from the Past, I and II), and class in settler culture (Above Stairs: Social Life in Upper-Class Victoria, 1843?1918), as well as most evocative memoir (Embrace the Journey: A Care Giver?s Story). Green has now turned her capacious storytelling skills to fiction with Providence, the first volume of The McBride Chronicles (we can anticipate two more, according to Green). Providence kicks off its dynastic-tale-to-be with the backstories, in alternating chapters, of its main characters: the British orphan (Jane) and the son of a Scottish fisher family (Gideon). The pair traverse the worlds of life in service (Jane) and life at sea and in business (Gideon), enduring travails and enjoying adventures en route to meeting in Victoria BC, falling in love, and creating a family in the 1860s. Their trials and triumphs together continue and, as BC joins Canada?s Confederation in 1871, fallout from a tragedy threatens to undo them and all they?ve created together. Truth helps them endure, create something bigger than themselves, and add another storied layer to the McBride tale, doubtless to be unveiled as the saga continues in Volume II. Fans of Green?s detailed non-fiction will find similar strengths in this story, offering vivid particulars of life in a particular time and place (Victorian-era Victoria) that allow readers to readily imagine and inhabit the world of Providence. While there is some resolution of events at the end of Book One, enough seeds are sown to create anticipation for the tale?s continuation? in Book Two! Green knows well how to leave readers wanting more."


? Moira Dunn, author ofCraigdarroch Castle in 21 Treasures.

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Providence, the first in the McBride Chronicles series, describes the sweeping story of two parallel lives ? Jane Hopkins, an orphaned young girl from England and Gideon McBride, the son of a poor fisherman from Scotland - who separately travel to the New World in search of a better life. Their individual stories contain hardship, adventure, intrigue, deception and lies but, above all, a great love as they each find their way to survive in an unforgiving world ? Jane through music and a desperate need for the foundations of a happy family life, and Gideon through a desire to escape from a lifestyle he was expected to embrace. The beginning of the McBride family dynasty starts in Victoria, British Columbia?s capital city, and is set against a backdrop of the Province?s vivid history ? from the days of the first gold rush along the mighty Fraser River, the incorporation of Victoria as a city, and a smallpox epidemic that decimated the Indigenous population - to B.C. joining confederation in 1871. This book describes the moral as well as the corrupt days of early colonization. Providence tells a mighty story depicting the strength and determination of early settlers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hancock House Publishers (December 5, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 406 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0888397399
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0888397393
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.92 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Valerie Green is a Canadian author of over twenty non-fiction and true crime books, plus historical fiction, mostly set in the Pacific Northwest. She lives and works on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She also is a professional book reviewer. Born and educated in England, she moved to Canada in 1968 with prior educational experience in journalism, law, and short-story writing.

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Joanna Dearlove
4.0 out of 5 stars Great to read before you visit Victoria!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
I picked up this book at Munro’s while visiting from the Bay Area. I loved learning more about Victoria’s history while getting wrapped up in the story of two compelling characters. The supporting cast of characis also very intriguing. Can’t wait for the next book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner!
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2023
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Historical fiction … I loved this book and can hardly wait for the next in the series! I couldn’t put it down, lots of emotions. Valerie Green is a talented writer!
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Lisa T
5.0 out of 5 stars A page turner from start to finish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2023
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I was hooked with this book from the very first chapter and found it hard to put down! So well written and researched and I cannot wait for part 2. Would make a fantastic TV series and I would recommend to avid readers you won't be disappointed.
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Terry
4.0 out of 5 stars Love triumphs over poverty and wealth, old world trials and new world challenges.
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2023
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I am not usually a fan of the historical fiction/romance genre however this novel has intriguing plot lines. It provides a wealth of historical detail (from both sides of the ocean as well as ‘above and below stairs’.) Life in 1800’s Victoria British Columbia particularly interested me, as a longtime Victoria resident. Lovers of historical fiction will find this a very satisfying read, and will anticipate with pleasure future books in the saga.
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Deanne May
5.0 out of 5 stars Providence is a book you will not be able to put down
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2023
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loved this amazing book. Could not put it down. I actually stayed up till 3am reading and I don't think I have ever done that. The history, the love scenes, the character development, was all perfectly written. I also love that I am from Victoria so I knew all the places the author was talking about.
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