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Path to Freedom #1
Freedom's Price: Path to Freedom - Book One
An indentured servant since the age of fourteen, Gwen Morgan longs for freedom. Her greatest wish is to find the sister who was sold to another master when they arrived in North Carolina from Wales.
Then Master Whiteford offers Gwen her freedom at a price—she must agree to live a lie and join a settlement of Quakers relocating to the Northwest Territory of Ohio.
Thomas and Betsy Baldwin have buried their three children and face their elderly years alone until they open their home and hearts to Gwen. Their quiet and steadfast faith touches Gwen and causes her to question her deception.
Torn between her freedom and the truth, Gwen struggles to find her place among the Quakers she's grown to love.
Then Master Whiteford offers Gwen her freedom at a price—she must agree to live a lie and join a settlement of Quakers relocating to the Northwest Territory of Ohio.
Thomas and Betsy Baldwin have buried their three children and face their elderly years alone until they open their home and hearts to Gwen. Their quiet and steadfast faith touches Gwen and causes her to question her deception.
Torn between her freedom and the truth, Gwen struggles to find her place among the Quakers she's grown to love.
298 pages, Paperback
Published September 9, 2023
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Pegg Thomas
28 books620 followersPegg Thomas lives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Michael, her husband of *mumble* years. She creates American stories with real history and fictional characters inspired by her ancestors who immigrated here in the early 1600s.
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December 15, 2024
Freedom's Price was the very first historical fiction I wrote. The first lesson I learned in publishing was that publishers want historical romance - not historical fiction. So this story and its sequels languished for years.
But Gwen Morgan stayed with me and my critique partners. Once I started indie-publishing, their first question was, "Are you going to publish Gwen's story?"
It took a long, hard edit to bring it up to my current writing ability, but I think I got it there. I hope readers enjoy Gwen's story and the supporting cast of characters who help her along her journey. This is the first in the Path to Freedom series and - unlike my other series - these will need to be read in order.
But Gwen Morgan stayed with me and my critique partners. Once I started indie-publishing, their first question was, "Are you going to publish Gwen's story?"
It took a long, hard edit to bring it up to my current writing ability, but I think I got it there. I hope readers enjoy Gwen's story and the supporting cast of characters who help her along her journey. This is the first in the Path to Freedom series and - unlike my other series - these will need to be read in order.
February 25, 2024
Faith based, first by this author ] Follows the story of a young (teen) indentured girl whose circumstances change allowing for her freedom- with conditions. She is taken in by a group of Quakers who are moving to a new settlement. This puts her farther from here only living relative (a younger sister also indentured) … this follows the group making their way to the northwest Territory and her own journey to faith and allowing herself to tell the truth of her circumstances. Some romance but not the lead, encouraging and enjoyable story. I’ll read the series.
July 28, 2023
Pegg Thomas always writes great stories, taking pains to get accurate historical details. She has a knack for creating characters that come alive- and the heroes! They are always guys a girl can fall for!
Loved this story. Dear to my heart is the issue of indentured servants as many of my Irish and Scotch ancestors were. I also enjoyed the gentle “Friends” or Quakers in the story. Seems close to nondenominational Christianity today in some fundamental ways.
Beautiful story.
Loved this story. Dear to my heart is the issue of indentured servants as many of my Irish and Scotch ancestors were. I also enjoyed the gentle “Friends” or Quakers in the story. Seems close to nondenominational Christianity today in some fundamental ways.
Beautiful story.
February 7, 2024
Freedom’s Price is yet another literary gem in the Pegg Thomas library. This book takes you on a journey in which you cannot know the end until you reach it. The characters you meet along the way will grab you and draw you in. The story causes you to want to continue reading until completion. What an amazing and forward thinking group of people the Friends were in a time in which they were far ahead of, and making God the center of it all. This book is a fascinating account in an exciting time in our history.
March 14, 2024
This is an exceptional book! There's adventure, some intrigue, and romance! I absolutely LOVE Quaker books! Their lifestyle and faith are so interesting to me!
The characters are fabulous! Gwen's story really touched my heart. To experience so much loss and heartache at such a young age is heartbreaking. Thomas and Betsy are exemplary people. Their faith in God is inspiring. Micah is scrumptious! He has a big heart. Zachary and Evie are great examples of how we should love and accept people.
This is a new author to me, but I will definitely be reading more of her books!
The characters are fabulous! Gwen's story really touched my heart. To experience so much loss and heartache at such a young age is heartbreaking. Thomas and Betsy are exemplary people. Their faith in God is inspiring. Micah is scrumptious! He has a big heart. Zachary and Evie are great examples of how we should love and accept people.
This is a new author to me, but I will definitely be reading more of her books!
January 13, 2024
Great book! Loved Gwen & learning about Quakers. Story was believable but exciting and unique. Great historical read.
August 2, 2024
Interesting
I enjoyed the story, had the normal pull into the story that tugged at your heart strings along with frustration. All the emotions flooded through a person while reading this historical novel.
I enjoyed the story, had the normal pull into the story that tugged at your heart strings along with frustration. All the emotions flooded through a person while reading this historical novel.
September 12, 2023
Wonderful historical fiction! I never really knew much about this part of history, and I loved learning about it. I highly recommend this slice of relatively unknown American history, and I can't wait for the next story in this series!
After much heartache in her young life, Gwen Morgan longs for freedom, she has been an indentured servant since she was fourteen. Her greatest desire is to be reunited with her sister who was sold to another master when they arrived in North Carolina from Wales. "The memory of her sister's face, twisted in anguish, as they were wrenched apart and sold to different masters haunted Gwen. They were separated, bound by their indentures until they reached the age of twenty-one. And she had no idea where her sister was."
Her master offers Gwen her freedom for a price-an oath to never reveal a secret and to live a lie. He deposits her with a settlement of Quakers relocating from North Carolina to the Northwest Territory of Ohio. Thomas and Betsy Baldwin take her in and witness to her God's love, something she has had precious little of since she was very young. With her new family, she learns about trusting the God who loves her even when the stakes are high.
I very much enjoyed this story of Quakers relocating to the north. "The slave trade flourishes in this city. Any who oppose it are viewed as troublemakers." "In fact, it says in the Bible that He called His disciples friends. 'Twas from that we took our name. 'Twas others who dubbed us Quakers." I never really knew much about this part of history, and I loved learning about it. Author Pegg Thomas's skillful writing places the reader right in the story. Wonderful historical fiction! "The Society of Friends could not tolerate the enslavement of human beings any longer." And fully live out the belief that "We are all equal before the Lord."
I highly recommend this slice of relatively unknown American history, and I can't wait for the next story in this series!
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read an early copy. All opinions are my own.
After much heartache in her young life, Gwen Morgan longs for freedom, she has been an indentured servant since she was fourteen. Her greatest desire is to be reunited with her sister who was sold to another master when they arrived in North Carolina from Wales. "The memory of her sister's face, twisted in anguish, as they were wrenched apart and sold to different masters haunted Gwen. They were separated, bound by their indentures until they reached the age of twenty-one. And she had no idea where her sister was."
Her master offers Gwen her freedom for a price-an oath to never reveal a secret and to live a lie. He deposits her with a settlement of Quakers relocating from North Carolina to the Northwest Territory of Ohio. Thomas and Betsy Baldwin take her in and witness to her God's love, something she has had precious little of since she was very young. With her new family, she learns about trusting the God who loves her even when the stakes are high.
I very much enjoyed this story of Quakers relocating to the north. "The slave trade flourishes in this city. Any who oppose it are viewed as troublemakers." "In fact, it says in the Bible that He called His disciples friends. 'Twas from that we took our name. 'Twas others who dubbed us Quakers." I never really knew much about this part of history, and I loved learning about it. Author Pegg Thomas's skillful writing places the reader right in the story. Wonderful historical fiction! "The Society of Friends could not tolerate the enslavement of human beings any longer." And fully live out the belief that "We are all equal before the Lord."
I highly recommend this slice of relatively unknown American history, and I can't wait for the next story in this series!
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read an early copy. All opinions are my own.
July 13, 2023
Set in post-Revolutionary War times, Gwen Baldwin, an orphan and indentured servant since she was fourteen, longs for freedom from her five-year contract with a wealthy North Carolinian family. Through a series of circumstances and unwise choices, Gwen finds herself free, yet still bound by a secret she can never reveal. Now homeless, Gwen is taken in by a Quaker family escaping the slave state of North Carolina to a life of freedom for all in the Northwest Territory. As Gwen discovers, her longed-for freedom is not all she needs. The faith and love of the Quaker community draw her, along with the interest of a handsome blue-eyed man among the group.
I loved this book. It was not only well-written but a page-turner as well. Thomas’s characters are nicely flawed and believable. Her skillful use of the Quaker idioms thee, thou, and thy, add an authentic flavor to the story. Her depiction of life in the 1790s is subtle yet realistic, especially the challenges of mothering a newborn baby on the trail. The infant flourishing on goat milk is a nice touch and thoroughly satisfied my love for authenticity.
I would highly recommend “Freedom’s Price” and give it a five-star review.
Brenda J. Garver
I loved this book. It was not only well-written but a page-turner as well. Thomas’s characters are nicely flawed and believable. Her skillful use of the Quaker idioms thee, thou, and thy, add an authentic flavor to the story. Her depiction of life in the 1790s is subtle yet realistic, especially the challenges of mothering a newborn baby on the trail. The infant flourishing on goat milk is a nice touch and thoroughly satisfied my love for authenticity.
I would highly recommend “Freedom’s Price” and give it a five-star review.
Brenda J. Garver
December 16, 2023
Bravo to Pegg Thomas for a well written book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. This book is such a real page turner and an inspirational read as well that if I could give it more rating stars I would. The story line was good all the way throughout the book with characters that are memorable too. I look forward to reading more books by this author as this one will not be my last!
September 3, 2023
What would you be willing to do to gain your freedom? An indentured person was really not much different than a slave, except they were supposed to be free after they had served their time. Certainly many things could happen to a young girl in 7 years, the length of her indenture. For Gwen Morgan a choice was given to release her from this bondage, but would it turn out to be the best decision?
Many questions were part of her life from then on, not the least of which was the lie she was supposed to live. Thomas and Betsy, the Quakers that took her in, accepted her as part of their family, regardless of how she came to them. Pondering the conflicting concepts of a loving and fearsome God found Gwen wondering if He could possibly forgive her lie.
With great detail, the author takes us along as the Quakers travel their Path to Freedom, giving Gwen the chance to do the same. This early copy was received through Spinner of Yarns Publishing. These impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.
Many questions were part of her life from then on, not the least of which was the lie she was supposed to live. Thomas and Betsy, the Quakers that took her in, accepted her as part of their family, regardless of how she came to them. Pondering the conflicting concepts of a loving and fearsome God found Gwen wondering if He could possibly forgive her lie.
With great detail, the author takes us along as the Quakers travel their Path to Freedom, giving Gwen the chance to do the same. This early copy was received through Spinner of Yarns Publishing. These impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.
November 13, 2023
Great Story
This story has it all. Great plot, clean and full of adventure. One of my favorite authors. Love the ever present spiritual connection she brings. H and h have things to work through. There is growth and resolution..look forward to # 2 in the series. The side characters are well developed as well! A+×...
This story has it all. Great plot, clean and full of adventure. One of my favorite authors. Love the ever present spiritual connection she brings. H and h have things to work through. There is growth and resolution..look forward to # 2 in the series. The side characters are well developed as well! A+×...
January 30, 2024
We are so spoiled these days.
Reading this book took me back to the scenes being unveiled through the words. What a different world and time it was then, and how difficult it was. The run for freedom was for people of many colors and ethnicities. Being indentured was a terrible reality for many seeking a new life in the US.
Reading this book took me back to the scenes being unveiled through the words. What a different world and time it was then, and how difficult it was. The run for freedom was for people of many colors and ethnicities. Being indentured was a terrible reality for many seeking a new life in the US.
October 4, 2024
An Interesting story
This is a moving story. There is great pain in the history of America. Freedom isn't free. Man's cruelty to man or woman Isa sad reality..
I grew up with Friends/Quakers as neighbors. While the worship was more modern many of the basic beliefs were the same as in this story. I look forward to continuing this series.
This is a moving story. There is great pain in the history of America. Freedom isn't free. Man's cruelty to man or woman Isa sad reality..
I grew up with Friends/Quakers as neighbors. While the worship was more modern many of the basic beliefs were the same as in this story. I look forward to continuing this series.
July 5, 2025
This series is anazing!
I loved this 3-book series! Pegg Thomas is an excellent storyteller, as I've known from the time I picked up my first book by her. The way she weaves the lives of her characters into this big tapestry of history and faith and hardships and love is beyond the imagination! Don't miss this series!
I loved this 3-book series! Pegg Thomas is an excellent storyteller, as I've known from the time I picked up my first book by her. The way she weaves the lives of her characters into this big tapestry of history and faith and hardships and love is beyond the imagination! Don't miss this series!
June 15, 2024
Easy Read
I liked this book. The characters were believable and realistic. Read it quickly. I’m looking forward to the next book.
I liked this book. The characters were believable and realistic. Read it quickly. I’m looking forward to the next book.
September 12, 2023
I have always been drawn to history surrounding indentureship in America. Now Freedom’s Price by Pegg Thomas is an ideal launch into her new Path to Freedom frontier series that grabs hold of this bit of history with well-rounded characters and a page-turning plot.
I was tugged along into the perilous adventure of Gwen Morgan, an Irish lass who is separated from her only family member, a sister, when they are orphaned and sent into separate indentures. Living amid danger in the household that purchased her indenture, Gwen makes a life-changing bargain that will offer her freedom, but with it she’ll have to carry a lie for the rest of her life.
Of course, Gwen can’t really comprehend the extent of what that lie means. Can she ever marry and settle down because of her choice? If the lie is jeopardized, will she be forced back into indenture? Soon, she’ll have to decide, but perils hang in the balance no matter what she chooses to do. And how can she acquire the help of the other servants, including the young man who is interested in her on the farm? (Not the wicked one whom she dreads, but another indentured servant who is also a trusted friend. He kept me guessing too.)
Meanwhile, the author weaves in the history of a group of Quakers traveling into the Northwest Territory, and Thomas does a fabulous job of sharing their way of life with the reader. Even with the archaic language they speak, the story is easy to read and remains compelling. Plus, there remained the question of Gwen’s future. Could she live the lie with these honest people, and what about another man she’s growing to care for? How can she ever reveal her secret, or will it be thrown into the open as the past dogs her heels?
I highly recommend Freedom’s Price to lovers of American historical fiction with a dash of romance and intrigue.
I was tugged along into the perilous adventure of Gwen Morgan, an Irish lass who is separated from her only family member, a sister, when they are orphaned and sent into separate indentures. Living amid danger in the household that purchased her indenture, Gwen makes a life-changing bargain that will offer her freedom, but with it she’ll have to carry a lie for the rest of her life.
Of course, Gwen can’t really comprehend the extent of what that lie means. Can she ever marry and settle down because of her choice? If the lie is jeopardized, will she be forced back into indenture? Soon, she’ll have to decide, but perils hang in the balance no matter what she chooses to do. And how can she acquire the help of the other servants, including the young man who is interested in her on the farm? (Not the wicked one whom she dreads, but another indentured servant who is also a trusted friend. He kept me guessing too.)
Meanwhile, the author weaves in the history of a group of Quakers traveling into the Northwest Territory, and Thomas does a fabulous job of sharing their way of life with the reader. Even with the archaic language they speak, the story is easy to read and remains compelling. Plus, there remained the question of Gwen’s future. Could she live the lie with these honest people, and what about another man she’s growing to care for? How can she ever reveal her secret, or will it be thrown into the open as the past dogs her heels?
I highly recommend Freedom’s Price to lovers of American historical fiction with a dash of romance and intrigue.
July 9, 2023
Path to Freedom, Book 1
By 1798, Gwen Morgan has been an indentured servant for two years, with five more years until she earns her freedom. She’s a maid to a businessman’s spoiled daughter, who becomes pregnant with a ship captain’s child while courting a rich aristocrat.
Gwen had been sold to a different family than her sister when the orphans arrived in America. Gwen’s greatest desire is to find her sister.
Thomas and Betsy Baldwin can’t abide in New Bern any longer. Laws now prevent the Quakers from buying slaves to grant their freedom. They make preparations to go western territory around the Ohio River where slavery is prohibited.
When Gwen is given a chance for freedom in exchange for an oath, she jumps at the chance. Maybe she can finally find her sister. She doesn't plan on falling in love with Micah.
But the oath comes with high price when an enemy from the past threatens her new life.
My attention was riveted from the first chapter. Likeable characters deal with believable problems from the beginning. The mother and her baby tugged at my heart. The grandparents who quickly accept them both into their home made me love them.
I enjoyed this poignant story that held many surprising twists. Not everything was completely resolved in this first book in the series, leaving me to wonder what happens in the next novel. However, it was an exciting, satisfying ending.
Faith is a strong component in this story. The author blends that easily a part of the plot. This book was a page-turner for me!
Recommended for readers of inspirational historical romances!
I was given a copy of the book by the author. A positive review was not required. The opinions expressed are my own.
By 1798, Gwen Morgan has been an indentured servant for two years, with five more years until she earns her freedom. She’s a maid to a businessman’s spoiled daughter, who becomes pregnant with a ship captain’s child while courting a rich aristocrat.
Gwen had been sold to a different family than her sister when the orphans arrived in America. Gwen’s greatest desire is to find her sister.
Thomas and Betsy Baldwin can’t abide in New Bern any longer. Laws now prevent the Quakers from buying slaves to grant their freedom. They make preparations to go western territory around the Ohio River where slavery is prohibited.
When Gwen is given a chance for freedom in exchange for an oath, she jumps at the chance. Maybe she can finally find her sister. She doesn't plan on falling in love with Micah.
But the oath comes with high price when an enemy from the past threatens her new life.
My attention was riveted from the first chapter. Likeable characters deal with believable problems from the beginning. The mother and her baby tugged at my heart. The grandparents who quickly accept them both into their home made me love them.
I enjoyed this poignant story that held many surprising twists. Not everything was completely resolved in this first book in the series, leaving me to wonder what happens in the next novel. However, it was an exciting, satisfying ending.
Faith is a strong component in this story. The author blends that easily a part of the plot. This book was a page-turner for me!
Recommended for readers of inspirational historical romances!
I was given a copy of the book by the author. A positive review was not required. The opinions expressed are my own.
July 6, 2023
Once again, Thomas has grabbed me from page one and pulled me into her wonderful story. Her research of the Quakers and the late 18th Century shine through as the story of Gwen Morgan comes to life. Her real portrayal of Gwen’s life as an indentured servant was relatable and found me anxious about her well-being as I turned the pages.
Her time later among the Quakers, during their migration to the Northwest Territory to start a new life was even more interesting. Gwen comes to understand these kind and Godly people and what true faith is.
It surprised me to learn the Quakers were more liberated in their attitude toward women and people of color than many in the 21st century. Some freed slaves became quakers and were welcomed as equals in the Society of Friends. Still Micah, a Quaker. wasn’t perfect and needed to come to terms with some things.
So many unexpected twists in the plot and genuine angst for Grace and Micah that make this story’s theme of forgiveness and trust so relevant for today. I love stories that take me to a time in history where all their flaws and customs seem in contrast to today. Yet the story speaks to my modern thinking heart. Pegg Thomas is an author I go back to time and time again because she doesn’t sugar-coat the past. And
Her time later among the Quakers, during their migration to the Northwest Territory to start a new life was even more interesting. Gwen comes to understand these kind and Godly people and what true faith is.
It surprised me to learn the Quakers were more liberated in their attitude toward women and people of color than many in the 21st century. Some freed slaves became quakers and were welcomed as equals in the Society of Friends. Still Micah, a Quaker. wasn’t perfect and needed to come to terms with some things.
So many unexpected twists in the plot and genuine angst for Grace and Micah that make this story’s theme of forgiveness and trust so relevant for today. I love stories that take me to a time in history where all their flaws and customs seem in contrast to today. Yet the story speaks to my modern thinking heart. Pegg Thomas is an author I go back to time and time again because she doesn’t sugar-coat the past. And
July 17, 2023
Gwen Morgan is an indentured servant who has the promise of freedom when she turns 21 years old. Then a turn of events outside of her influence presents her with an opportunity of not only a chance of early freedom but a chance to find her only living relative–her sister who’d been separated from for years.
This was a very thought-provoking novel and I loved every minute of it. It was unpredictable and yet it all made perfect sense. So much wisdom is found between the pages that I found myself wanting to write down some things the Quakers, say! Sometimes I cannot comprehend why someone would cover for the enemy when doing so would cause harm to a friend, but the way this story plays out makes the answer more understandable. I absolutely adore the relationship between Betsy and Thomas, and their playful banter. Their relationship should be the goal of all married couples.
I’m sad I only have this as an e-book. This is definitely a novel I want to purchase paperback and keep it on my shelf. It’s beautifully formatted, too!
This was a very thought-provoking novel and I loved every minute of it. It was unpredictable and yet it all made perfect sense. So much wisdom is found between the pages that I found myself wanting to write down some things the Quakers, say! Sometimes I cannot comprehend why someone would cover for the enemy when doing so would cause harm to a friend, but the way this story plays out makes the answer more understandable. I absolutely adore the relationship between Betsy and Thomas, and their playful banter. Their relationship should be the goal of all married couples.
I’m sad I only have this as an e-book. This is definitely a novel I want to purchase paperback and keep it on my shelf. It’s beautifully formatted, too!
October 13, 2025
Gwen is an indentured servant, who ends up being freed by her master in exchange for raising his daughter's illegitimate son as her own and never revealing the truth. Her master gets her set up with a bunch of Quakers leaving for Ohio, the western frontier, to make a new home for themselves. An older couple kind of adopts her and "her son" as their own on the journey, but life gets really interesting and presents a moral dilemma when she meets Micah, a single young man in the company who takes an interest in her. She longs to tell these good people her secret, but is bound by an oath not to. Risking the truth could cost her her freedom.
This was an interesting tale for this historic time period that taught me more about the Quakers and their trek to Ohio where they could be free to truly live their religion.
This was an interesting tale for this historic time period that taught me more about the Quakers and their trek to Ohio where they could be free to truly live their religion.
September 2, 2023
This author has definitely become one of my favorite writers of historical fiction. The story was very gripping and kept me reading and definitely not skimming pages. I wanted to read about everything that was going on in the story. And there was a lot. The turmoil that Gwen had to hold in her heart as a secret that could ruin her life with the Quaker family that she loved made for a very good read. Thomas, a Quaker man was believable and his feelings were easy to understand to me as the reader. It was a very good story and a fresh read for me with a great storyline. I highly recommend this book. It is a wonderful story!
I received an ARC copy of this book and was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own
I received an ARC copy of this book and was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own
July 22, 2023
While I wouldn’t say I’m a fan of historical fiction, Pegg Thomas has made me a believer. Freedom’s Price, the first of the Path to Freedom series, is set in 1798 and is an overcomer’s story of a young girl named Gwen who is searching for family lost through tragic circumstances. After she is befriended by a group of Quakers, we follow her on an amazing journey, and I found myself totally rooting for Team Gwen. It was fascinating to learn about a culture of people I know nothing about, and Thomas is adept at creating likable, complex characters and a robust plot that kept me engaged throughout. I believe this series will be yet another hit in the long line of Pegg Thomas offerings.
July 12, 2023
I was caught up in this book from the first. One thing I love about Mrs. Thomas’ books is that I learn something about a part of American history that I knew little or nothing about. I loved Gwen and was caught up in her search for her sister and her agonizing over ensuring her freedom or doing what was right. I also loved Thomas and Betsy and their acceptance and how they were able to give Gwen the family she desired and help her find her faith. This was a great story.
I received a copy of this book from the author and was not required to write a positive review.
I received a copy of this book from the author and was not required to write a positive review.
December 23, 2023
Realistic and sweeping story that grabs one's heart. The adventures of another time, culture, and Friends was a flurried one. The story of Gwen woven throughout the book swept me along and was devoured in two days' time.
Learning more about Friends and their beliefs plus struggles was an extra bonus in the reading. The clean cut yet realistic story is one highly recommended by this reader.
Favorite sentence: "Freedom was one thing, prudence was another."
Learning more about Friends and their beliefs plus struggles was an extra bonus in the reading. The clean cut yet realistic story is one highly recommended by this reader.
Favorite sentence: "Freedom was one thing, prudence was another."
February 6, 2024
Excellent…
I recommend this book. I couldn’t stop reading this book! I finished it at 1:30 am. Pegg out did herself again! Please read this book if you love historical fiction, with a bit of romance. ❤️📖📖❤️ Thanks Pegg! On to the next story…
I recommend this book. I couldn’t stop reading this book! I finished it at 1:30 am. Pegg out did herself again! Please read this book if you love historical fiction, with a bit of romance. ❤️📖📖❤️ Thanks Pegg! On to the next story…
March 8, 2024
This novel swept me away to the early days of the newly minted These United States of America. Social classes, slavery, indentured servants, secrets, God's grace, acceptance, redemption, forgiveness, love - it has it all! Another winning novel by Pegg Thomas, although it ended too abruptly for me. Hopefully Book 2 will fill in more details on the happily-ever-after.
March 23, 2025
I normally don't read faith-based romantic historical fiction, and while this felt predictable and easy to read, it was still a thoroughly enjoyable story. I'm not sure I enjoyed it enough to go on to read the others in the series, but this was a fun weekend read.
October 24, 2023
Great book! What difficult choices one had to make.
September 10, 2023
This is Book #1 in a new series entitled "Path to Freedom" and is a heart rendering story set in the Post Revolutionary era in the late 1700's. Gwen, an orphan and an indentured servant for a wealthy North Carolina Family longs for her freedom in order to search for her sister who she was separated from years before. Through a series of events she is offered her freedom if she will live a lie and is sent to live with a group of Quakers in a settlement in Ohio Territory. She agrees but comes to regret her deception as she gets to know the Quakers and learns to love their gentle ways and their faith. While the author has included some history of that time period it is not over powering and adds so much to the story. Will Gwen find her sister? Will she reveal her deception and what will happen if and when she does? Be sure and read this real page turner; I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. It is definitely one that you will want some tissue handy as Gwen struggles to find just who she is and where she belongs.
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