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Kept Safe
Napoleonic and American Wars are ending. England's Regency empire is expanding. Industrial Revolution is stirring social unrest. Entitled Olivia Fairworth has run out of excuses to avoid family duty. Escape to British America opens up through a cryptic message. Exasperated Captain Wesley Bryson risks scandal. Wits and wills clash. Provoking pride and military ambition, they ally. Travel with them into the Canadian frontier, on untamed rivers in a Voyageur trader canoe. Explore unbroken wilderness. Heed howling wolves and mocking geese. Overcome winter's isolation. Endure summer's pestilence. Posture in military society against aggressive entrepreneurs and politicians. Make unlikely friendships with established settlers, fellow immigrants and indigenous neighbours. Share laughter and adventure. Settle disputes, before there was law. Face down death. Make a new life in a young country. Would you choose, as they did?
354 pages, Paperback
Published September 12, 2023
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March 26, 2024
Vibrant, Compelling Historical Tale
Storyteller Catherine Groves weaves a vibrant, compelling historical tale. Olivia Fairthworth moves to the Canadian frontier and she meets Captain Wesley Bryson for a specific purpose. During this transition, Olivia makes many amazing discoveries. Catherine has a vibrant, compelling writing style. I was captivated with each page-turning experience. I was also excited to read this book. It was exciting to witness Olivia's development during this action-packed adventure. The theme of community was so beautifully illustrated. As an authentic feature, storyteller Catherine Groves also includes a little sample of her fourth book entitled Rebels, Rogues & Lumbermen. Wow! I look forward to the next fabulous book. In summary, I would highly recommend reading this vibrant, compelling history tale.
Storyteller Catherine Groves weaves a vibrant, compelling historical tale. Olivia Fairthworth moves to the Canadian frontier and she meets Captain Wesley Bryson for a specific purpose. During this transition, Olivia makes many amazing discoveries. Catherine has a vibrant, compelling writing style. I was captivated with each page-turning experience. I was also excited to read this book. It was exciting to witness Olivia's development during this action-packed adventure. The theme of community was so beautifully illustrated. As an authentic feature, storyteller Catherine Groves also includes a little sample of her fourth book entitled Rebels, Rogues & Lumbermen. Wow! I look forward to the next fabulous book. In summary, I would highly recommend reading this vibrant, compelling history tale.
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