The Basket Bride — Phyllis Coe

One beautiful woman -- and the three men who would cross swords to win her

FROM A CHILLY PARIS CONVENT TO STEAMY NEW ORLEANS...

Spirited orphan Minette Marsan was meant to make a marriage for the glory of France and the betterment of Louisiana. But in the array of prospective husbands the King's colony offered the basket bride, none could compare with the dashing Alain Gerard. The elusive soldier had stolen a kiss -- and Minette's innocent heart--before vanishing into the vast New World.

Minette vowed to wait forever for Alain, but forever was strewn with uncertainty and other suitors determined to win her hand. Minette would have to buy time and trade her meager dowry for her one chance at happiness. And time was running out...