Daughters of the Lost Colony, Book 4
"Even so, we will sorrow in this life for the parting from those we love . . . Yet who can say whether God might have some sovereign purpose in such loss, which we cannot see in this moment?"
The Providence of God pours down from heaven like a gentle rain throughout this story, permeating and hydrating every detail, giving each and every participant the steadfast assurance that not a single minute of life is wasted, and what remains is meant as a sacred gift. Is the path without heartache? Absolutely not.
When Virginia Dare and two of her childhood companions disappear from their settlement, most of their family and friends fear the worst and rightfully so. The trio of captives is forced to adapt to an entirely new environment within the confines of the Mandoac tribe who treat them as virtual slaves, though Ginny is given a most unusual option that would elevate her in the eyes of her captors while severely compromising her faith. Assigned to Ginny as a language instructor and translator is a young warrior of Spanish descent, a previous captive himself whose relationship with her proves to be the most life changing, in every way that matters.
The magnitude of research that forms the basis for this credible fictional account of what may have happened to the descendants of the infamous Lost Colony of Roanoke is incredible. Each character is a direct result of using what is known to mold the lives of those whose names we will never know. They lived with purpose! And courage. And faith. May it be so!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
PAULA'S REVIEW:
Very little is known about what happened to the settlers of Roanoke in the late 1500s. But with extensive research and her fertile imagination, Ms. McNear has woven a captivating story of Virginia Dare, the first English baby born on North American soil.
Since their disappearance, with the only clue the word Croatoan carved on a tree, the colony is thought to have moved inland and assimilated into a friendly indigenous tribe. The story fleshes out what could have happened as Ginny grew up, was captured by a rival tribe and how God furthered His kingdom in the New World.
Great faith was shown by the colonists as they rely on God for provision and as they convert the tribe to Salvation in Christ.
“Twas God, the Lord of every tribe, tongue, nation, whether they owned Him or not, who held them in His hands, after all.”
A wonderfully crafted story full of danger, villainy, but also of love, integrity, sacrifice and redemption. It was a true joy to read.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*
5 stars and a strong faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
The White Doe of the Outer Banks Grows into Womanhood
Return to the “what if” questions surrounding the Lost Colony and explore the possible fate of Virginia Dare--the first English child born in the New World. What happened to her after her grandfather John White returned to England and the colony he established disappeared into the mists of time? Legends abound, but she was indeed a real girl who, if she survived to adulthood, must have also become part of the legacy that is the people of the Outer Banks. In the spring of 1602 by English reckoning, "Ginny," as she is called by family and friends, is fourteen and firmly considered a grown woman by the standards of the People. For her entire life she has watched the beautiful give-and-take of the Kurawoten and other native peoples with the English who came from across the ocean. She's enjoyed being the darling of both English and Kurawoten alike--but a stirring deep inside her will not be put to rest.
One careless decision lands her and fellow “first baby” Henry Harvie, along with their Croatoan friend Redbud, in enemy hands. Carried away into Mangoac territory, out of the reach of Manteo and the others, she must learn who she truly is—not only the daughter of Elinor and Ananias Dare but also a child of the One True God, who gives her courage to go wherever the path of her life might lead.
Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity gained from extensive research.
Also of interest:
Elinor by Shannon McNear (Book 1 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)
Mary by Shannon McNear (Book 2 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)
Rebecca by Shannon McNear (Book 3 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)
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