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Daring Passage
In this much-awaited sequel to SPIRITED AWAY – A NOVEL OF THE STOLEN IRISH, slave Freddy O’Brennan is on the run. In 1656, determined to pursue freedom for herself and her young children, she braves stormy seas, treacherous castaways, and corrupt Virginia Colony authorities.
Romantic sparks between Freddy and ship Captain Colin Shea Brophy smolder and threaten to explode.
As they paddle dugout canoes into the James River wilderness, Freddy and her friends must navigate a choking gauntlet of ruthless slave catchers, frontier bounty hunters, warring natives, and a Cherokee renegade out for blood.
DARING PASSAGE: BOOK TWO OF THE SPIRITED AWAY SAGA is a 70,000-word historical novel that captures a rare glimpse into seventeenth century colonial Virginia.
Romantic sparks between Freddy and ship Captain Colin Shea Brophy smolder and threaten to explode.
As they paddle dugout canoes into the James River wilderness, Freddy and her friends must navigate a choking gauntlet of ruthless slave catchers, frontier bounty hunters, warring natives, and a Cherokee renegade out for blood.
DARING PASSAGE: BOOK TWO OF THE SPIRITED AWAY SAGA is a 70,000-word historical novel that captures a rare glimpse into seventeenth century colonial Virginia.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2014
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About the author
Maggie Plummer
10 books128 followersMaggie Plummer is a multi-genre author whose latest novel, EAGLE IN FLIGHT, is Book 3 of her semi-autobiographical Jessie Morgan Series. Like Jessie, she
ventured into the wild North Country in the mid-70s, enduring monster mosquitoes and mind-boggling skiff trips on the seething Stikine River near Telegraph Creek, British Columbia.
These days the author works from her Montana home near the shores of Flathead Lake, where she loves hanging out with her sweet black lab, Peaches. EAGLE IN FLIGHT is Maggie's fifth published novel.
BELL-BOTTOM GYPSY: A Jessie Morgan Novel introduced readers to this series in 2019, taking them on an adventurous 1970s coming of age journey along America's back roads.
WEBS IN THE MIST: The Jessie Morgan Series, Book 2 follows Jessie as she arrives in 1970s San Francisco. There, she happily spreads her wings and leaves her troubled past behind. Or does she?
Maggie's first novel, SPIRITED AWAY - A Novel of the Stolen Irish, paints an intimate portrait of 1650s Irish slavery in the Caribbean. The book was: a 2014 Quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest (General Fiction); a 2013 finalist in The Kindle Book Review's Best Indie Book Awards; and placed 2nd in the Paranormal Romance Guild's Best Historical Fiction of 2013. It has 272 reviews on Amazon.
Her second novel, DARING PASSAGE: Book Two of the Spirited Away Saga, tells the rest of Irish slave Freddy O'Brennan's compelling story. Readers call it "a stunning sequel."
Maggie is also the author of the non-fiction PASSING IT ON: Voices from the Flathead Indian Reservation, published in 2008 by Salish Kootenai College Press (Pablo, Montana).
She is already working on her next novel, which will be Book 4 of the four-book Jessie Morgan Series.
Happy reading!
ventured into the wild North Country in the mid-70s, enduring monster mosquitoes and mind-boggling skiff trips on the seething Stikine River near Telegraph Creek, British Columbia.
These days the author works from her Montana home near the shores of Flathead Lake, where she loves hanging out with her sweet black lab, Peaches. EAGLE IN FLIGHT is Maggie's fifth published novel.
BELL-BOTTOM GYPSY: A Jessie Morgan Novel introduced readers to this series in 2019, taking them on an adventurous 1970s coming of age journey along America's back roads.
WEBS IN THE MIST: The Jessie Morgan Series, Book 2 follows Jessie as she arrives in 1970s San Francisco. There, she happily spreads her wings and leaves her troubled past behind. Or does she?
Maggie's first novel, SPIRITED AWAY - A Novel of the Stolen Irish, paints an intimate portrait of 1650s Irish slavery in the Caribbean. The book was: a 2014 Quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest (General Fiction); a 2013 finalist in The Kindle Book Review's Best Indie Book Awards; and placed 2nd in the Paranormal Romance Guild's Best Historical Fiction of 2013. It has 272 reviews on Amazon.
Her second novel, DARING PASSAGE: Book Two of the Spirited Away Saga, tells the rest of Irish slave Freddy O'Brennan's compelling story. Readers call it "a stunning sequel."
Maggie is also the author of the non-fiction PASSING IT ON: Voices from the Flathead Indian Reservation, published in 2008 by Salish Kootenai College Press (Pablo, Montana).
She is already working on her next novel, which will be Book 4 of the four-book Jessie Morgan Series.
Happy reading!
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July 3, 2015
Spirited Away was truly I book that I fell in love with. I think it was because for the first time I learned about Irish slavery. That's what historical fiction is supposed to do - teach with emotion. And the opening book of this series did just that. So I was truly excited when Daring Passage became published so that I could continue the fascinating story. As the first, the sequel has the same power and thrust of the first book. This time, the characters travel to the new colonies of Virginia. There, they meet danger and real life and death predicaments, especially if they are discovered to be runaway slaves.
A stunning plot, memorable characters, and lovely succinct writing, make this novel truly shine. I admire Maggie Plummer's ability to weave a spellbinding tale while digging up facts and research that is new and that teaches readers. I look forward to more books in the series, along with future books and topics Maggie will one day certainly write about. Although the two books will stand alone, I recommend reading both to get the true benefits of this engrossing tale!
Thank you to the author. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A stunning plot, memorable characters, and lovely succinct writing, make this novel truly shine. I admire Maggie Plummer's ability to weave a spellbinding tale while digging up facts and research that is new and that teaches readers. I look forward to more books in the series, along with future books and topics Maggie will one day certainly write about. Although the two books will stand alone, I recommend reading both to get the true benefits of this engrossing tale!
Thank you to the author. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 7, 2021
After reading book #1 that was so well written, I had to dive into the sequel. I knew the author wouldn't shortchange the story when it came to danger, both while at sea and on land. She actually threw so much at Colin and Freddy, and the rest of the characters, that I wasn't sure any of them would survive. The storm on the high seas could've ended it for them, but they held on. Having made their way through the Caribbean and to San Augustine, I thought things would improve for them. That wasn't the case at all. They had some nonsense to deal with and then headed north to the Virginia colonies, where even more danger lurked. It took quick thinking on all their parts to keep from getting killed. This is a great story. I learned a lot and I hope the author considers writing a third book in the series.
February 25, 2015
A delightful read! The story moves quickly, but thoughtfully. The chapters are short, but there is a lot of adventure in each one. Having read Spirited Away first, Daring Passage was an enjoyable continuation of the first story, with greater character development. Interesting details were also mentioned that indicate research was necessary. Thank you, Maggie Plummer, for a brief interlude in an era I knew little about!
July 22, 2015
4.5/5.0
A different take on the early colonial days of the U.S., this series explores what slavery meant not only to the African slaves but also to the Indians and Irish who were enslaved as well.
Read full review in the 2015 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.
A different take on the early colonial days of the U.S., this series explores what slavery meant not only to the African slaves but also to the Indians and Irish who were enslaved as well.
Read full review in the 2015 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.
November 22, 2024
Amazing story
It was hard to put down. It made me late for work and I fell behind on sleep but it was well worth it. Very emotional at times and ill say no more so as not to spoil anything.
It was hard to put down. It made me late for work and I fell behind on sleep but it was well worth it. Very emotional at times and ill say no more so as not to spoil anything.
August 24, 2016
Amazing story
This is a beautifully written novel in which the author should be highly commended for her detailed descriptions of the escape of slaves and their babies from the West Indies from an English plantation owner. The fact that English, Irish, Native American, German and Dutch are represented here is an added bonus. The story will stay with me a long time.
I'm greatly impacted by the multicultural group who travel to Virginia. The religious intolerance is so unbelievable it leaves me stunned and angry. The very close relationship between the Native woman and the Irish woman, both very young and both slaves, is done to perfection as are their multiracial children they are attempting to save and free from slavery and oppression.
I give high marks to this author and the book. I think everyone should read this book. It certainly gives you food for thought. Outstanding!
This is a beautifully written novel in which the author should be highly commended for her detailed descriptions of the escape of slaves and their babies from the West Indies from an English plantation owner. The fact that English, Irish, Native American, German and Dutch are represented here is an added bonus. The story will stay with me a long time.
I'm greatly impacted by the multicultural group who travel to Virginia. The religious intolerance is so unbelievable it leaves me stunned and angry. The very close relationship between the Native woman and the Irish woman, both very young and both slaves, is done to perfection as are their multiracial children they are attempting to save and free from slavery and oppression.
I give high marks to this author and the book. I think everyone should read this book. It certainly gives you food for thought. Outstanding!
January 7, 2020
Very interesting story
I read
The 1st book which was free and immediately bought this one. I cared about the characters. I wanted to see them get to birdies to see if they would be accepted. The idea of spirit sisters was new but a delightful idea. The detail in the book was comfortable and didn't seem boring as when some writers go on and on.
I read
The 1st book which was free and immediately bought this one. I cared about the characters. I wanted to see them get to birdies to see if they would be accepted. The idea of spirit sisters was new but a delightful idea. The detail in the book was comfortable and didn't seem boring as when some writers go on and on.
December 5, 2015
Good story
A simple story of a man, two women and their children escaping the horror of plantation slavery, crossing the sea and finding a new home among the people of the Native American woman. Many trials and tribulations during the long journey. A good read.
A simple story of a man, two women and their children escaping the horror of plantation slavery, crossing the sea and finding a new home among the people of the Native American woman. Many trials and tribulations during the long journey. A good read.
October 30, 2016
Very good book.
Keeps you guessing what could happen next. It contains history and romance through each chapter and does a great job of continuing the story line from the first book.
Keeps you guessing what could happen next. It contains history and romance through each chapter and does a great job of continuing the story line from the first book.
August 2, 2017
Nice to know what happens to the characters from the first book. Still historically accurate. Not bad if you can get through the effort to display junior high romance. First book was better.
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