Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical 18th-century woman. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with.Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical 18th-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the French and Indian War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa's long-lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself.
Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when the unthinkable happens, his hand--and heart--are forced, leading to one very private and one very public reckoning.
Intense, evocative, and laced with intricate historical details that bring the past to life, An Uncommon Woman will transport you to the picturesque and dangerous western Virginia mountains of 1770.
My Thoughts
I have read other books set in Colonial America, but I had never thought about settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains. "An Uncommon Woman" brings to life what it was like to live in Indian territory of Colonial times. The book had a lot of adventure and twists and danger that kept me guessing what was going to happen (other than the spoiler in the book blurb--which I altered above to take out the spoiler--I dislike when the blurb gives spoilers!) The plight of returned captives intrigues me and I found that element of the story to be very interesting. There were some terms that I had to look up because they were not familiar to me, but I liked that it was realistic to the timeframe. Most of the terms, I had a general idea what they were based on the context, but I just liked making sure. I enjoyed reading this book and thought it was well written and easy to read. I look forward to reading more books by Laura Frantz.
About the Author
Laura Frantz is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century, and writes her manuscripts in longhand first. Her stories often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. She is a direct descendant of George Hume, Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, settled in Virginia, and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying in the years 1748-1750. Frantz lives and writes in a log cabin in the heart of Kentucky. According to Publishers Weekly, "Frantz has done her historical homework." With her signature attention to historical detail and emotional depth, she is represented by Janet Kobobel Grant, Literary Agent & Founder, Books & Such Literary Agency of Santa Rosa, California.Readers can find Laura Frantz at www.laurafrantz.net."An Uncommon Woman" is available in paperback:
- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Revell (January 7, 2020)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0800734955
- ISBN-13: 978-0800734954
- Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
and in Kindle edition:
- File Size: 9558 KB
- Print Length: 382 pages
- Publisher: Revell (January 7, 2020)
- Publication Date: January 7, 2020
- Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B07VNHCWBP
I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.
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