The Emancipation of Hannah Faythe Winslow: A Woman's Journey in Colonial America

by Karen Warfield

The Emancipation of Hannah Faythe A Woman's Journey in Colonial America by author Karen Warfield is a work of literary fiction with historical facts woven throughout themes of deception and restoration. After the 1637 Mohegan and Pequot War, orphaned Hannah is left with a vile and amoral man who evades the local magistrates under the guise of establishing a plantation in southeastern Connecticut.

She and the missionaries are sent to bring Christianity to the local tribes under an English charter that guarantees each family a homestead at the end of seven years. But instead of living a Godly, noble life, Hannah finds herself a hostage of unbearable religious dogma and a patriarchal society.

She could not fathom the omniscience of God as she witnessed the brutality of man upon fellow man. But Hannah discovers God's grace as He leads her into the uncharted territories of the new world. She was a child bride, a woman captive, and finally, a woman triumphant.

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 2, 2024

Reviews

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such an interesting book. The Author, Karen Warfield, did such a thorough job in researching the history for this book. I have to say I was a little nervous about reading a novel with footnotes, worrying that the novel would be dry and boring, but it was not, in fact the footnotes were a great way to add more detail. The story takes place in 1637, and follows a group of people who were chosen to go forth and settle an area of southeastern Connecticut with the belief they are bringing Christianity to the natives in that area. As the settlement settles in, questions arise as to the real reason, they are here. They get little support for those who sent them, and some in the community wonder if it's a land grab for those in Hartford. The descriptions of their hardships and life are very realistic, and very interesting. Such a good read.

[Concetta Falcone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not get over this book. It is so well-written and beautifully made. I could not put it down. It is a beautiful historical story with beautiful characters. This author does it again. Her first book, "White Gloves" was also a winner. This is her second book that I have loved.
Worth reading!
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