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The Time Captive
When survival depends on the stories we tell.
Martha's Vineyard 2022: While writing a novel, Peri stumbles upon a mysterious history that imperils not just her existence, but also that of her daughter. This discovery plunges her back in time to the Mohawk Valley during the tumultuous days of the French and Indian War.
Mohawk Valley, 1757: Peri and Daniel embark on a mission to save her ancestor in a world brimming with danger and deception, where enemies spring out of the wilderness without warning and the constant threat of an imminent large-scale attack looms over the valley. Everyone seems to harbor secrets and spies lurk around every corner.
Intrigued by the enigmatic tales of an old German widow, rumored to be a witch, Peri begins to suspect these tales hold deep secrets. When Daniel goes missing and Peri is captured by Mohawks, her grasp on history—and her fate—begins to unravel. Time is running out. As destiny draws near, Peri finds strength in the magic of storytelling and learns profound truths about the power of belief.
The Time Captive is a haunting novel where the history of "Last of the Mohicans," meets the magic of "Grimm's Fairy Tales," and the adventure of "Outlander: Drums of Autumn."
Martha's Vineyard 2022: While writing a novel, Peri stumbles upon a mysterious history that imperils not just her existence, but also that of her daughter. This discovery plunges her back in time to the Mohawk Valley during the tumultuous days of the French and Indian War.
Mohawk Valley, 1757: Peri and Daniel embark on a mission to save her ancestor in a world brimming with danger and deception, where enemies spring out of the wilderness without warning and the constant threat of an imminent large-scale attack looms over the valley. Everyone seems to harbor secrets and spies lurk around every corner.
Intrigued by the enigmatic tales of an old German widow, rumored to be a witch, Peri begins to suspect these tales hold deep secrets. When Daniel goes missing and Peri is captured by Mohawks, her grasp on history—and her fate—begins to unravel. Time is running out. As destiny draws near, Peri finds strength in the magic of storytelling and learns profound truths about the power of belief.
The Time Captive is a haunting novel where the history of "Last of the Mohicans," meets the magic of "Grimm's Fairy Tales," and the adventure of "Outlander: Drums of Autumn."
535 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2024
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About the author
R.A. Denny
11 books64 followersR.A. Denny is a history buff with a law degree from Duke University. After many years of practicing criminal law, she retired to do what she loves.
She is the author of Pirates and Puritans, a historical fiction series, and Tales of Tzoladia, an epic fantasy series. She enjoys spending time with her family and looking for adventure.
She has traveled to the ancient rock city of Petra on horseback, flown through the jungles of Costa Rica on zip lines, and visited the Great Pyramid on a camel.
In 2018 she toured Morocco as part of her research for her book, The Alchemy Thief.
R.A. lives in Delaware. As a child, she had two pet flying squirrels.
She is the author of Pirates and Puritans, a historical fiction series, and Tales of Tzoladia, an epic fantasy series. She enjoys spending time with her family and looking for adventure.
She has traveled to the ancient rock city of Petra on horseback, flown through the jungles of Costa Rica on zip lines, and visited the Great Pyramid on a camel.
In 2018 she toured Morocco as part of her research for her book, The Alchemy Thief.
R.A. lives in Delaware. As a child, she had two pet flying squirrels.
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October 17, 2024
Peri, who has experienced time travel, is intrigued by a certain line from an old book. She then feels the need to go back in time otherwise her very existence and that of her would be compromised. The Time Captive brings its readers back to the 18th century during the French and Indian War.
The Time Captive is the fourth installment of the Pirates and Puritan series. It follows the 18th-century journey of the couple Peri and Daniel Myoxeo.
While writing a novel, Peri's curiosity was piqued by a line from a book she was reading, which states:
This statement makes Peri feel it has something to do with her and her daughter. Thus, she convinced her husband to travel back to 1757. Despite the scant information she had gathered, Peri and Daniel needed to start their search from somewhere familiar to them earlier. They arrived at a settlement and were invited to stay with a German family. In return for their host's hospitality, Peri and Daniel tried to assimilate with them. They had to be careful to not reveal the purpose of their stay and where they were coming from. It's weird to tell the people that they were coming from the future. While Daniel spends time helping the men in their daily activities, Peri participates in doing household chores with the women, while keeping an eye on each of the women with whom she comes in contact. She is particularly interested in the tales that the old lady narrates to her grandchildren.
Due to some important events, Peri and Daniel have to work separately. Peri goes with a young couple in search of something in the forest when an Indian tribe ambushes them. From this point onwards, several twists and turns occurred, keeping them farther apart as the conflict between the French and the British was getting intense. Compounding the escalating tension is the random attacks from the Indian tribes.
The Book and the Author
I really enjoyed reading The Time Captive because it provides a vivid portrayal of the French and Indian War in the 18th century. R.A. Denny's writing feels very authentic and closely reflects the historical reality. Readers familiar with the conflicts between the French and British in the 17th and 18th centuries will likely recognize the scenes described in the book. The involvement of the native people in the war is also depicted in detail.
The book is well-researched, evident in the way the author crafts the story and develops the plot. R.A. Denny once again delivers a fresh work of fiction to her readers.
Overall, I give The Time Captive a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to readers aged 16 and above. Additionally, history students may find this historical fiction insightful and educational.
NOTE: The above review is also found in Books for All Seasons.
The Time Captive is the fourth installment of the Pirates and Puritan series. It follows the 18th-century journey of the couple Peri and Daniel Myoxeo.
While writing a novel, Peri's curiosity was piqued by a line from a book she was reading, which states:
“The old widow conjured up an Indian named Myoxeo. He saved the life of Elisabeth Gerlach Hess when she was only 18.”
This statement makes Peri feel it has something to do with her and her daughter. Thus, she convinced her husband to travel back to 1757. Despite the scant information she had gathered, Peri and Daniel needed to start their search from somewhere familiar to them earlier. They arrived at a settlement and were invited to stay with a German family. In return for their host's hospitality, Peri and Daniel tried to assimilate with them. They had to be careful to not reveal the purpose of their stay and where they were coming from. It's weird to tell the people that they were coming from the future. While Daniel spends time helping the men in their daily activities, Peri participates in doing household chores with the women, while keeping an eye on each of the women with whom she comes in contact. She is particularly interested in the tales that the old lady narrates to her grandchildren.
Due to some important events, Peri and Daniel have to work separately. Peri goes with a young couple in search of something in the forest when an Indian tribe ambushes them. From this point onwards, several twists and turns occurred, keeping them farther apart as the conflict between the French and the British was getting intense. Compounding the escalating tension is the random attacks from the Indian tribes.
The Book and the Author
I really enjoyed reading The Time Captive because it provides a vivid portrayal of the French and Indian War in the 18th century. R.A. Denny's writing feels very authentic and closely reflects the historical reality. Readers familiar with the conflicts between the French and British in the 17th and 18th centuries will likely recognize the scenes described in the book. The involvement of the native people in the war is also depicted in detail.
The book is well-researched, evident in the way the author crafts the story and develops the plot. R.A. Denny once again delivers a fresh work of fiction to her readers.
Overall, I give The Time Captive a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to readers aged 16 and above. Additionally, history students may find this historical fiction insightful and educational.
NOTE: The above review is also found in Books for All Seasons.
August 8, 2024
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We're back in the world of Pirates and Puritans with this fourth installment following Peri and Daniel! Author R.A. Denny continues to spin together an exciting mix of history, adventure, time travel, alchemy, romance, and more with a blurb that kicks off with an instantly intriguing "When survival depends on the stories we tell." The trilogy wasn't ready to end and has now returned with this continuation packed with high-stakes that launches us right back into Peri and Daniel's world. If you enjoyed the rest of the series then you'll be excited to dive into this one too!
We're back in the world of Pirates and Puritans with this fourth installment following Peri and Daniel! Author R.A. Denny continues to spin together an exciting mix of history, adventure, time travel, alchemy, romance, and more with a blurb that kicks off with an instantly intriguing "When survival depends on the stories we tell." The trilogy wasn't ready to end and has now returned with this continuation packed with high-stakes that launches us right back into Peri and Daniel's world. If you enjoyed the rest of the series then you'll be excited to dive into this one too!
August 14, 2024
Peri's stories are some of my favorites. In this one, we're back in time, visiting her ancestors. Peri read that Daniel saved one of her ancestors and she's convinced that they have to go back and make sure they're ok. Little does she know, nothing is ever (ever!) going to go right the entire time they are there. Oh the tension! A love story of two people who can never seem to stay together. It was a lovely story.
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