Aveline de Grandpré was born in New Orleans, in 1747, to a wealthy businessman, Philippe Olivier de Grandpré and his treasured placée, Jeanne.
At birth, she and her mother were granted freedom. Aveline was raised in comfort and happiness under the protection of her father's wealth and influence, until her abandonment by her mother, in 1757.
In 1752, Philippe Olivier married Madeleine de L'Isle, who soon adopted the role of doting stepmother.
Aveline de Grandpré was born in New Orleans, in 1747, to a wealthy businessman, Philippe Olivier de Grandpré and his treasured placée (UNOFFICIAL WIFE, A SLAVE), Jeanne.
At birth, she and her mother were granted freedom. Aveline was raised in comfort and happiness under the protection of her father's wealth and influence.
In 1752, Philippe Olivier married Madeleine de L'Isle. SOME TIME AFTER, JEANNE DISAPPEARED. EVEN THOUGH MADELEINE QUICKLY adopted the role of doting stepmother IN ORDER TO KEEP A CLOSE WATCH OVER THE SPECIAL TALENTS SHE NOTICED IN AVELINE, HER WORLD WAS CHANGED FOREVER.