Are you ready to set on a trip through the wild lands of 18th-century Nova Scotia, where enigmas lie buried and dream mandates its price? “Ambition’s Price” tracks the fierce and brilliant Polly Cannon as she fervently handles a world of deception and power. With Masonic complicities, dangerous alliances, and a tenacious intent of fate, this absorbing tale will keep you affixed until the last page.
D.R. Canning was born and raised in the small town of Parrsboro in Nova Scotia, Canada. He built his career in the financial industry and was a partner and CEO of YachtSmiths International Inc. and three-term chairman of The Nova Scotia Boat Builders Association. He has had a lifelong interest in the sea, history and historical fiction. The inspiration to write this fictional book came from an article about the Cannon/Canning family in the Nova Scotia Historical Review, Volume 6, Number 2, 1986. Written by Odelite C. Juvelis and Lois K. Kernaghan.
It is not just a historical novel—it’s an appealing adventure. With a strong, brilliant protagonist chiefly, this book stands out for its compelling storytelling, explicit historical setting, and thought-provoking compositions of power, morality, and destiny. It’s ideal for readers who love historical fiction with significance, resonant characters, and a plot full of surprising turns. This novel is a must-read if you relish stories of strong women defying the odds, high-stakes conspiracies, and covert treasures!
Here is the initial text from the book’s chapters to give you a taste of what lies between the pages:
For the past month, Lieutenant desBarres had made the King’s Anchor Inn and Tavern his temporary dominion. The stout and gruff innkeeper, William Cannon, found desBarres’s presence insufferable. The Lieutenant’s constant demands and overbearing attitude …
As he trudged through the snow, desBarres remembered being summoned to Sir Gwayn’s office two weeks ago. Sir Gwayn—with businesses running in Halifax, London, and New York—was also well-known as a Freemason banker…
The following day, desBarres strode purposefully through the bustling Halifax docks. The salty air and cries of seagulls filled his senses as he sought out Captain Johnas Rathbone. He found the seasoned mariner inspecting his…
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My my! Polly is the kind of heroine we need more of—smart, fearless, and just the set amount of human elements. The description is so good I felt like I was living in colonial Nova Scotia. Highly recommended!
This book had everything—mystery and a strong female lead who refuses to be defined by the world around her which is what I fell in love with honestly. Literally, the writing is cinematic. It makes every moment feel alive. I couldn’t put it down…
Man, The Freemason conspiracies and treasures kept me hooked, but Polly’s journey stole my heart. I must say you can read it if you are someone who loves historical fiction with depth and excitement.
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