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People of the Longhouse #3
Troubled Waters
The question of who his mother was puzzled Ogteah, but not to the extent of bothering him for real. His other troubles, the results of his life as a gambler and a lightweight, breezy and free of responsibility, were the ones to land him in trouble time after time. The people of his own hometown frowned, more and more direfully as the summers passed, until his mounting transgressions made him leave for good, mainly to stop embarrassing his father.
A great leader and a very dedicated person, his father was working hard to create an alliance between their own people and their various neighbors, an alliance that was supposed to keep their side of the Great Lake safe from the traditional enemy, the notorious Longhouse People and their Great League’s threatening presence.
Concerned with none of this, Ogteah wandered far north, settling in the lands of the people his father wanted an alliance with. Only to run into more trouble.
Gayeri wasn’t concerned with political developments, powerful leaders, or their less successful sons, either. No troublesome newcomers entered her thoughts or caught her attention, certainly not a good-for-nothing gambler with a mysterious past. Having survived a brutal kidnapping but determined to forget all about it, she was busy carving a new life in her new surroundings, set on ensuring that it would shelter her from any more dangerous happenings. Protection was her first priority, and keeping away from men was a large part of it. Large-scale politics were of no consequence, whether those of her former Longhouse People or her new Crooked Tongued countryfolk. Her personal safety was most important, at the expense of everything else.
And yet, the formation of the four Wyandot nations’ union was to interrupt their lives, to demand their involvement and participation, causing them to influence each other’s lives more than any of them could have imagined or foreseen.
A great leader and a very dedicated person, his father was working hard to create an alliance between their own people and their various neighbors, an alliance that was supposed to keep their side of the Great Lake safe from the traditional enemy, the notorious Longhouse People and their Great League’s threatening presence.
Concerned with none of this, Ogteah wandered far north, settling in the lands of the people his father wanted an alliance with. Only to run into more trouble.
Gayeri wasn’t concerned with political developments, powerful leaders, or their less successful sons, either. No troublesome newcomers entered her thoughts or caught her attention, certainly not a good-for-nothing gambler with a mysterious past. Having survived a brutal kidnapping but determined to forget all about it, she was busy carving a new life in her new surroundings, set on ensuring that it would shelter her from any more dangerous happenings. Protection was her first priority, and keeping away from men was a large part of it. Large-scale politics were of no consequence, whether those of her former Longhouse People or her new Crooked Tongued countryfolk. Her personal safety was most important, at the expense of everything else.
And yet, the formation of the four Wyandot nations’ union was to interrupt their lives, to demand their involvement and participation, causing them to influence each other’s lives more than any of them could have imagined or foreseen.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
475 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2015
55 people are currently reading
105 people want to read
About the author
Zoe Saadia
32 books331 followersZoe Saadia is the author of several novels of pre-Columbian Americas. From the architects of the Aztec Empire to the founders of the Iroquois Great League, from the towering pyramids of the Mexican Valley to the longhouses of the Great Lakes, her novels bring long-forgotten history, cultures and people to life, tracing pivotal events that brought about the greatness of North and Mesoamerica.
Having researched various pre-contact cultures of this continent for more than a decade, she is convinced that it's a shame that such a large part of history was completely overlooked, by historical fiction most of all. Both Americas had an extremely rich, diverse, fascinating history long before this continent came in contact with the rest of the world.
So her professional motto is set. America has not been 'discovered', not yet. Maybe not ever :-)
Having researched various pre-contact cultures of this continent for more than a decade, she is convinced that it's a shame that such a large part of history was completely overlooked, by historical fiction most of all. Both Americas had an extremely rich, diverse, fascinating history long before this continent came in contact with the rest of the world.
So her professional motto is set. America has not been 'discovered', not yet. Maybe not ever :-)
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June 18, 2015
Ms Saadia has done it again! Troubled waters is the continuation of the longhouse series. As the separate nations are exploring the peace process the story centers around two troubled people. Their struggles are so believable you feel like you know them and want to reach out and give them strength, comfort and guidance. It is all in this book, love, hate, rejection, crime, punishment,danger, loyalty, and political intrigue. You will not regret reading this book, and while it is a stand alone book, I recommend starting with the first book of the series.
June 13, 2015
Wow that was quite a story, my favorite in this series so far. The characters were deeper, more complicated, dealing with their past and the present alike, all of them. A long book but I wish it was longer!
June 27, 2015
TROUBLED WATERS is the next installment of the "People of the Longhouse" series. The story opens with Ogteah, a "guest" of the People of the Cord, doing what he does best, gambling. His troubles are mostly because of his life as a gambler and a lightweight. He knows who his father is but the question of who his mother was is always a nagging question. It was as though she never existed. There is no trace of her anywhere. Could she have come from the other side of the Great Sparkling Water? The place that his father told him never to raid? The people of his birth hometown, People of the Bear, frowned upon his lack of responsibility and as the summers passed his mounting troubles made him leave for good.
His father is a great leader of the People of the Bear. He is always working hard to create an alliance between his own people and their various neighbors. This alliance was supposed to keep their side of the Great Lake safe from their enemy, one of which was the notorious Longhouse People and their alliances.
We get reacquainted with Gayeri. The People of the Cord took her in after they found her in the woods near death after she talked her companions into a side trip to gather berries and nuts that turned terribly wrong. She isn't concerned with powerful leaders or their less than successful sons. The troublesome newcomer, Ogteah, to the People of the Cord does not enter her thoughts or catch her attention. He is just a good-for-nothing gambler with a mysterious past. She had survived a brutal kidnapping once and was determined to forget all about it. She is too busy making a new life for herself in her new surroundings. Her personal safety is of the utmost importance to her.
Zoe Saadia has a way of bringing two great series, the PEACEMAKER and the PEOPLE OF THE LONGHOUSE together in a blending of the utmost pleasure in reading. I recommend that you start with the first book of the Longhouse series as you will come across names and occurrences that will be quite familiar and will put this 3rd book into perspective. Those who have already read the 1st 2 books of the series are in for a pleasant surprise. For an even more in depth look at the entire storyline, you should start with THE PEACEMAKER series, which I had done, and the move on to the PEOPKE OF THE LONGHOUSE series. You will then see how both series' are intertwined. With much anticipation, I am waiting for the 4th book of this series.
His father is a great leader of the People of the Bear. He is always working hard to create an alliance between his own people and their various neighbors. This alliance was supposed to keep their side of the Great Lake safe from their enemy, one of which was the notorious Longhouse People and their alliances.
We get reacquainted with Gayeri. The People of the Cord took her in after they found her in the woods near death after she talked her companions into a side trip to gather berries and nuts that turned terribly wrong. She isn't concerned with powerful leaders or their less than successful sons. The troublesome newcomer, Ogteah, to the People of the Cord does not enter her thoughts or catch her attention. He is just a good-for-nothing gambler with a mysterious past. She had survived a brutal kidnapping once and was determined to forget all about it. She is too busy making a new life for herself in her new surroundings. Her personal safety is of the utmost importance to her.
Zoe Saadia has a way of bringing two great series, the PEACEMAKER and the PEOPLE OF THE LONGHOUSE together in a blending of the utmost pleasure in reading. I recommend that you start with the first book of the Longhouse series as you will come across names and occurrences that will be quite familiar and will put this 3rd book into perspective. Those who have already read the 1st 2 books of the series are in for a pleasant surprise. For an even more in depth look at the entire storyline, you should start with THE PEACEMAKER series, which I had done, and the move on to the PEOPKE OF THE LONGHOUSE series. You will then see how both series' are intertwined. With much anticipation, I am waiting for the 4th book of this series.
November 15, 2015
Was excited to find the third and the fourth books in this series. What a strong ending!
The new characters introduced in both last books are delightful, Ogteah being my favorite - what a restless spirit, so determined to breeze through his life because of this lack of self confidence and belief in oneself. Here was one person who had a late start at finally growing and developing into his true-self. I loved how his relationship with Gayeri was forming, troubled waters indeed. Not to mention the father-son aspect of the story - well done!
The new characters introduced in both last books are delightful, Ogteah being my favorite - what a restless spirit, so determined to breeze through his life because of this lack of self confidence and belief in oneself. Here was one person who had a late start at finally growing and developing into his true-self. I loved how his relationship with Gayeri was forming, troubled waters indeed. Not to mention the father-son aspect of the story - well done!
June 27, 2015
Whenever i begin another book by Zoe, I know I am in for an amazing adventure. I know I have said it before, but this author deserves recognition for her unrivaled attention to historical detail, her understanding of human interaction with all it's beauty and flaws, and a flare for leaving the reader wanting more. If you have not yet discovered this author's book, I encourage you to gift yourself with her literary talents in it's multitude of forms.
October 3, 2017
I highly recommend Zoe Saadia' People of the Longhouse series. Troubled Waters is #3, and embroils young people in the chaos of a world in transition.
Ogteah was too wild for his hometown and eventually he must leave to save embarassment to his father, a political man engaged in forging alliances to keep their side of the Great Lake safe from the notorious Longhouse People and their Great League.
Gayeri, a young woman formerly of the Longhouse People, cares little for men and everything for her personal safety.
As the Wynadot nations form a union, their lives change more than any could imagine.
Ogteah was too wild for his hometown and eventually he must leave to save embarassment to his father, a political man engaged in forging alliances to keep their side of the Great Lake safe from the notorious Longhouse People and their Great League.
Gayeri, a young woman formerly of the Longhouse People, cares little for men and everything for her personal safety.
As the Wynadot nations form a union, their lives change more than any could imagine.
July 7, 2018
Captivating story, annoying editing errors.
Captivating story, glaring editing errors. Repetition in phrasing used in authors' (team of writers?) Disappointing. An unfortunate discovery marring an otherwise enjoyable read.
Captivating story, glaring editing errors. Repetition in phrasing used in authors' (team of writers?) Disappointing. An unfortunate discovery marring an otherwise enjoyable read.
October 22, 2019
Great book . One you don't want to miss.
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March 16, 2023This was a good series and learned alot about the tribes at the time
September 28, 2017
I loved this story. After reading Book 1 and Book 2, I was excited to receive this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. Troubled Waters (People of the Longhouse Book 3) did not disappoint! The main character, Ogteah, has troubles to be solved. The plot was brilliant, dangerous, and suspenseful. Not being one to give out any spoilers, I will end with ‘this is a must read’! High marks to author Zoe Saadia.
December 21, 2015
This one was a shocker! So different from the other books, such troubled issues and people. Ogteah was a hell of a character, and Gayeri matched his troubled state not badly, what a pair, spectacular but messed up so badly. Makes the reader root for them, and for Ogteah's father, another 'old-times' from the Peacemaker's books, not my favorite character until this novel, that is. The father-son relationship was outstanding, their last conversation most of them all!
September 28, 2017
Troubled Waters (People of the Longhouse Book 3)
by Zoe Saadia
An excellent read.
After reading Book 1 and Book 2, this one had to be snatched up and it met all expectations from beginning to end, even better than the first two stories. People of the Longhouse is an experience to be had and Ogteah is a well-written character and the strength of his father is exceptional.
Great story line to keep you hooked.
by Zoe Saadia
An excellent read.
After reading Book 1 and Book 2, this one had to be snatched up and it met all expectations from beginning to end, even better than the first two stories. People of the Longhouse is an experience to be had and Ogteah is a well-written character and the strength of his father is exceptional.
Great story line to keep you hooked.
June 14, 2015
good book
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