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Tess Morgan, a brave British girl, has journeyed across the sea to the Maryland colony in search of a better life. However, her adventurous spirit leads her to a battle-torn land where she encounters Raven, the gentle Lenape warrior who saves her from a savage fate. The two share a passionate love that transcends their cultural differences, but Tess is bound by her promise to another. Raven, driven by a blood vow to his people, pursues Tess and ultimately captures her, forcing her to choose between freedom and the man who has made her his prisoner. In this historical romance, the author weaves a heart-wrenching story of love, redemption, and the harsh realities of colonial life. The novel explores themes of choice, sacrifice, and the struggle for identity in a world that is simultaneously exotic and terrifying.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Colleen Faulkner
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