Books By Laure Conan - Author

Laure Conan (1845-1924), pen name of Marie-Louise-FÉlicitÉ Angers, is regarded as the first true French-Canadian female novelist. She was born in Murray Bay, Canada East. Educated by the Ursulines, Laure wrote eleven books focussed largely on religion and family structure in Quebec, with a particular interest in exploring the minds of her characters. She also was a valued contributor to Le Journal de FranÇoise, a bimonthly paper edited by Robertine Barry.