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William and Hannah Iron and Salt : A Howard Family Story
An exiled nobleman. A blacksmith’s daughter. A family legacy forged in fire and tested in war.
William and Iron and Salt is a sweeping historical novel of love, rebellion, and reinvention—from the battlefields of the Seven Years' War to the revolutionary forges of colonial America.
Cast out by his family and stripped of his inheritance, William must forge a new life on the far side
of the world, where survival means labor, humility and the unexpected strength of love.
Beside him stands Hannah, a blacksmith's daughter, whose resilience and quiet wisdom prove
as essential as iron, and whose presence transforms William's exile into something far more enduring.
But as the fires of the American Revolution begin to burn, the Howards must risk everything to protect their forge, their family, and the fragile future they’ve created. From the battlefields of the Seven Years’ War to the secret foundries of the Sons of Liberty, William and Hannah is a story of transformation—of love that endures, names that are reclaimed, and the courage it takes to become something more than what you were born to be.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.
William and Iron and Salt is a sweeping historical novel of love, rebellion, and reinvention—from the battlefields of the Seven Years' War to the revolutionary forges of colonial America.
Cast out by his family and stripped of his inheritance, William must forge a new life on the far side
of the world, where survival means labor, humility and the unexpected strength of love.
Beside him stands Hannah, a blacksmith's daughter, whose resilience and quiet wisdom prove
as essential as iron, and whose presence transforms William's exile into something far more enduring.
But as the fires of the American Revolution begin to burn, the Howards must risk everything to protect their forge, their family, and the fragile future they’ve created. From the battlefields of the Seven Years’ War to the secret foundries of the Sons of Liberty, William and Hannah is a story of transformation—of love that endures, names that are reclaimed, and the courage it takes to become something more than what you were born to be.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2025
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May 21, 2026
This provides the author’s expansive research into the Howard family, beginning in England, and moving to the Colonies (early US).
It is interesting and at times heartbreaking
It is interesting and at times heartbreaking
April 26, 2026
Well written and engaging! A quick but enjoyable read! Highly recommend!
May 19, 2025
Just finished Greg Buhrman’s “William and Hannah Iron and Salt”. I found the book an enjoyable read that made me reflect about the importance of primogeniture in the founding of America. As a high school teacher I found the story provided a personal look into the motivations that brought people to the American colonies in the 18th century. Through the lives of Hannah, a peasant working class woman and William, a disinherited nobleman, one can see how colonial America offered opportunities to both classes of people. Through their dreams and their eyes, the reader can better appreciate how social customs of 18th century England help contribute to a revolutionary spirit in America. This book was a very entertaining and I would recommend it to any reader who enjoys the Revolutionary period of American history. Coach Bill
July 28, 2026
excellent story and writing!
William and Hannah: Iron and Salt is a wonderful historical fiction based on the author’s family history, which makes it all the more interesting! The author perfectly balances the emotions of romance (while clean for young readers) with those of war (although not too graphic) and the complexities of family legacies in the 18th century. I could feel what the characters felt in both battle and life, and I cared for each of them as I read, their stories lingering with me still. I highly recommend this read for its story, the beautiful prose, and the history in the details! It is great for teen readers and up as it explores coming of age themes in a time long ago where duty, purpose, love, and conviction matter. So well written! What a gift you’ve given your family through this novel!
William and Hannah: Iron and Salt is a wonderful historical fiction based on the author’s family history, which makes it all the more interesting! The author perfectly balances the emotions of romance (while clean for young readers) with those of war (although not too graphic) and the complexities of family legacies in the 18th century. I could feel what the characters felt in both battle and life, and I cared for each of them as I read, their stories lingering with me still. I highly recommend this read for its story, the beautiful prose, and the history in the details! It is great for teen readers and up as it explores coming of age themes in a time long ago where duty, purpose, love, and conviction matter. So well written! What a gift you’ve given your family through this novel!
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews