This historical novel, set in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a fast-paced tale of deceit, determination, lies, love, loss, and murder. The dramatic story of Jean and Marie Legendre enlightens the reader about the experience of 19th century French-Canadian immigrants to New England, the impact of such a migration on individual French-Canadians and their families, and the challenges they faced in a new country. The Innocent Victim combines fiction and history in a delightful story that is both entertaining and educational.