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Based on true events, this story traces one boy's journey from France to America in 1660 as he finds the courage to save himself and those he loves. Etienne Gayneau doesn't understand why the Catholics and Protestants in France can't get along, only that it means he's not allowed to see his cousin and best friend, Nicolas, and why he'll never be a musketeer. But when a bounty is placed on his father's head for being a heretic, he must choose to flee with his family, or to run away and hide out with his Catholic cousin. Etienne must give up everything he has ever known as he faces many dangers on his journey. Along the way, Etienne will befriend a beautiful Dutch girl with a dangerous father, confront his guilt over the death of his brother, and face off against injury, illness, and death. Will Etienne choose to fulfill his family's expectations, or will he plot the course for his own destiny?

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An inspirational and vividly unique story of loss, self-discovery, and redemption. Very entertaining - 5 stars. - Fantastic Literary Services Amanda Cetas has pulled together an excellent story, here: one that is sparking with adventure and excitement, and rich with historical details. Etienne is an excellent hero ... - Theoden Humphrey, Author & English Literature Teacher The story is fresh, fast-paced, and intriguing. What I found the most interesting is that while I'd been drawn into the story - hook, line, and sinker... the author had snuck in little life lessons that reminded me of things my parents used to tell me. It's fitting that pirates are in this book because it's a true gem. - Amazon Review

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Amanda M. Cetas is the author of the historical adventure Thrown to the Wind, which is the first book in the series, A Country for Castoffs. The story is taken from her family history, which she has spent over two decades researching. She currently teaches several courses in American, European and World history to advanced high school students. She also taught at the middle school level for several years. Amanda lives in Tucson, Arizona for most of the year with her husband and two little Yorkie mixes. She escapes to the beach at Rocky Point, Mexico over every break in the school year and to the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon each summer. She has three grown children and two beautiful grandchildren. Amanda is currently working on the second book in the series, A Home in the Wilderness.

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