Armand Durand

Armand Durand, published in 1868 by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon, is a notable Canadian novel that explores complex familial relationships through the lives of Paul Durand and his two sons, Armand and Paul Junior. Armand, the delicate and bookish son, is set for a legal career, while his brother continues the family farming legacy. The novel provides insights into 19th-century Montreal and rural Quebec life, reflecting Leprohon's unique perspective as a woman with deep ties to both cultures. Though well-received in its time, it has since become obscure, making it a hidden gem in Canadian literature.