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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
After the death of her mother Roxanna Rowan takes a dangerous journey to see her father who is stationed at Fort Endeavor in Kentucky. Chased by indians she leads a rag tag group of women and a mute child through the wilderness to the fort.
Once there she finds only heartbreak at the arrival of the Colonel and his announcement that her father is dead. Thus begins a heartbreaking journey of love, forgiveness and ultimate restoration of broken hearts. Holding fast to her faith and the beloved memory of her father Roxanna quickly becomes the heart and backbone of a desolate forsaken place.
In the midst she finds herself in love with the Colonel. However he is bound by a promise he made her father and a guilt that is eating at his very soul. Will her love and steadfast faith be a light that will lead him to a place of healing? Or will these very secrets and torments of his soul lead to more brokenness?
I found myself crying as the two struggled with their emotions, their past, their love and forgiveness. This author has done an excellent job of creating a story that will be hard to put down and even harder to forget. I believe it will become a favorite of many a reader as they journey into the deep and dangerous wilderness into the midst of the war with the British and the Indians. They will feel their heart wrench inside them as old family bitterness plays out on the battle fields and as prayers are lifted to God for an old testament miracle.
Absolutely outstanding.
Available August 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
Thanks to Revell for this review copy.
Once there she finds only heartbreak at the arrival of the Colonel and his announcement that her father is dead. Thus begins a heartbreaking journey of love, forgiveness and ultimate restoration of broken hearts. Holding fast to her faith and the beloved memory of her father Roxanna quickly becomes the heart and backbone of a desolate forsaken place.
In the midst she finds herself in love with the Colonel. However he is bound by a promise he made her father and a guilt that is eating at his very soul. Will her love and steadfast faith be a light that will lead him to a place of healing? Or will these very secrets and torments of his soul lead to more brokenness?
I found myself crying as the two struggled with their emotions, their past, their love and forgiveness. This author has done an excellent job of creating a story that will be hard to put down and even harder to forget. I believe it will become a favorite of many a reader as they journey into the deep and dangerous wilderness into the midst of the war with the British and the Indians. They will feel their heart wrench inside them as old family bitterness plays out on the battle fields and as prayers are lifted to God for an old testament miracle.
Absolutely outstanding.
Available August 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
Thanks to Revell for this review copy.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've enjoyed other books by this author but this one was not for me. It felt too long and I never really warmed to the main characters.
So romantic and extremely dramatic. A fun, quick read that had me unable to put it down!
Excellent book! I loved the plot, style of writing, the characters, the description of that epoch - everything was done well. In spite of the fact, that it is a Christian novel and one might think that means no romance, the romantic plotline was beautifully crafted and perfectly done. Highly recommended!
Return to a time when American became a new country. Frontiersmen, soldiers, and natives strive for new land and fight to keep the old.
Frantz shares history with a twist. She begins her novel with an author's note explaining the time period and how she incorporates her research into the novel.
Time Period: Frontier, 1779
Location: Kentucke Territory, USA
Frantz shares history with a twist. She begins her novel with an author's note explaining the time period and how she incorporates her research into the novel.
Time Period: Frontier, 1779
Location: Kentucke Territory, USA
I really enjoyed this book. It was set during the Revolutionary War--but even better, it takes place in the region where I currently live! On the Ohio River in "Kentucke". It appears to be near the location of present day Boonesborough...and in many ways reminded me of the history of Fort Boonesborough (set up by Daniel Boone). There was reference to the area of Chillicothe Ohio as well as information regarding the Shawnee's involvement during the war.
I enjoyed all these historical/geographical references throughout the beautiful story. This story definitely kept my interest--not just romantic, but some intrigue tossed in too. I find this book very well written and highly enjoyable.
I enjoyed all these historical/geographical references throughout the beautiful story. This story definitely kept my interest--not just romantic, but some intrigue tossed in too. I find this book very well written and highly enjoyable.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced