Books like Sing to me of dreams by Kathryn Lynn Davis
Saylah, born to a white father and Indian mother, leaves her ancestral land after a personal tragedy and arrives in the Pacific Northwest to join the Ivys, an English-born family striving to build a paradise of prosperity and freedom. Amid contrasting cultures, she meets Julian Ivy—a passionate young man intertwined with refinement and rage—who is drawn to her healing power. Together they explore the depths of love, yet Saylah struggles to reconcile her dual heritage. Facing the call of destiny, she must make a difficult choice that will define her future.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Kathryn Lynn Davis
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