Mary (Daughters of the Lost Colony, 2) (Daughters of the Lost Colony: 1590)

 

Mary 

(Daughters of the Lost Colony, 2) 

(Daughters of the Lost Colony: 1590)

September 30, 2022

by Shannon McNear  (Author)

Worlds Collide Along the Shores of the Outer Banks

Immerse yourself in the "what if" questions related to the Lost Colony of Roanoke. What if an English boy and a native girl met in the wilderness? The push-and-pull between two very different worlds begins as one seeks simple friendship and the other struggles to trust. And can it--dare they--allow it to be more?

Sparks fly between Mushaniq, free-spirited daughter of Manteo, and Georgie Howe, whose father was brutally murdered by undiscovered native warriors before they'd been on Roanoac Island a full week. As Georgie struggles to make sense of his life and to accept that not all they call "savage" are guilty of his father's death, Mushaniq grapples with her own questions about who Manteo has become. As tentative friendship becomes more, forged in the fire of calamity and attack upon their community, both must decide whether the One True God is indeed who He claims to be and whether He is worthy of their trust.
Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity.

Also of interest:
Elinor by Shannon McNear (Book 1 - Daughters of the Lost Colony)

Marilyn's thoughts:  Mary is the continuation of the characters from Elinor with new ones in the Daughter of

the Lost Colony series by gifted author Shannon McNear. McNear's research and fictional

creativity penned a story that will immerse readers into how the newcomers faced

challenges with the ways, beliefs, rituals and so much more in the New World. This is

Mushaniq's story, who chose to become Mary. The struggles Georgie and Mary

encountered because they fell for each other were intense at times due to the conflicts of

heritage and faith. The story line will give insight to the all the newcomers faced and how

lives grew to accept different aspects of each culture. The mystery, intrigue, and budding

romance will delight fans of Christians historical fiction.

McNear's historical notes, regions and people groups, Carolina Algonquian words and

more were a plus giving a clearer understanding to this well penned historical fiction set in

the 1590's.

Thank you to Barbour Publishers for an early copy of this book without any obligation to

write a positive review. I have expressed my own opinion.