Anne Murray’s younger brother, Bruce, who is a recording artist in his own right, has written a book about their direct ancestor, Acadian folk hero Pierre Belliveau, or Piau, who resisted expulsion in 1755 and years later led hundreds to safety in Memramcook, New Brunswick.
Before settling in Memramcook, Piau became a prisoner of war, was deported to Boston, and built a castle.
This historical novel, based on a true story, explores the armed and quiet resistance of the Acadian people and the Acadian figure who dedicated his life to securing the safety and well-being of his people.
Piau: Journey to the Promised Land is written in the first person and based on extensive research the author began in 1989.
According to Mr. Murray, ““Nothing’s really been written about him since the 1890s.”
The book has been published by Dundurn and with a foreword written by his sister, Anne.
The book is available from the publisher and at Chapters-Indigo and Amazon.ca. You can read more about it in the Amherst News Citizen Record.
As a descendant of Pierre dit Piau, I look forward to reading the book. Thanks Gail!