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Kitty Gentry, a sixteen‑year‑old, moves with her family to farm the fertile lands of the fledgling frontier. When a violent Shawnee attack threatens the settlers, Kitty is forced to flee the farm and take refuge inside the walls of Fort Boonesborough. There, her life becomes intertwined with the early history of Kentucky, as she endures tragedy, profound loss, and ultimately discovers a deep, all‑encompassing love that mirrors the territory’s transformation into a state.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Betty Layman Receveur
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