Book Summary: 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 she is taken captive by the tribe Clay left, 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 always get really excited when I see that a new Laura Frantz book is coming out! She has an incredible gift at writing intricate detail in her novels. I'm kind of amazed by how she is able to capture the sights, sounds, and smells of of another place and time. It's like stepping into a time machine and walking out into Virginia in the 1700s. I'm there. But let's be honest...kinda glad I live in the 21st century. Frontier life was not easy!
The title, "An Uncommon Woman," had an interesting meaning as well. Both Tessa and Keturah were unique woman and brought different things to the story. Keturah, blonde and fair and Tessa, dark hair and tan skin, were beautiful in their own ways. I pictured Clay as a Daniel Day-Lewis from Last of the Mohicans (basically my favorite hero type) with a little shorter hair, but with all the rugged courage and skill. The romantic tension was gradual and built slowly, but powerfully. A steady-paced plot with a few twists and turns complete this well-rounded novel.
If you enjoy historical Christian fiction I would highly recommend all of Laura Frantz' novels!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in order to share my honest opinions, which I did.**
The title, "An Uncommon Woman," had an interesting meaning as well. Both Tessa and Keturah were unique woman and brought different things to the story. Keturah, blonde and fair and Tessa, dark hair and tan skin, were beautiful in their own ways. I pictured Clay as a Daniel Day-Lewis from Last of the Mohicans (basically my favorite hero type) with a little shorter hair, but with all the rugged courage and skill. The romantic tension was gradual and built slowly, but powerfully. A steady-paced plot with a few twists and turns complete this well-rounded novel.
If you enjoy historical Christian fiction I would highly recommend all of Laura Frantz' novels!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in order to share my honest opinions, which I did.**
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