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The Rood
She was forced into exile. He chose his.
A Lonely Exile
Acadian exile Elizabeth Marie Johns refuses to return to Baltimore Town. Not only are the Acadians not wanted, but her own people have turned against her. All alone, she sets out to find her father on the northern border. But when frontiersman Thomas McQueen finds her, he proposes a different plan. Can Elizabeth trust him? Or in the end will he, too, betray her?
A Ruthless Past
Thomas McQueen has plans. Deadly Ones. While it is too late to save his life, he can still save his family from fates worse than death. But an encounter with the Acadian lass on his way home causes him to wish for another fate. Is it too late to become a different man?
An Exacting Future
The French and British fight for control of a wilderness empire. But trust is scarce and hate plentiful, and when Thomas’ past explodes into Elizabeth’s future, she is forced to face her worst fear.
Will Elizabeth forgive him for the man he was? Or will the mistakes of his past require the ultimate sacrifice?
A Lonely Exile
Acadian exile Elizabeth Marie Johns refuses to return to Baltimore Town. Not only are the Acadians not wanted, but her own people have turned against her. All alone, she sets out to find her father on the northern border. But when frontiersman Thomas McQueen finds her, he proposes a different plan. Can Elizabeth trust him? Or in the end will he, too, betray her?
A Ruthless Past
Thomas McQueen has plans. Deadly Ones. While it is too late to save his life, he can still save his family from fates worse than death. But an encounter with the Acadian lass on his way home causes him to wish for another fate. Is it too late to become a different man?
An Exacting Future
The French and British fight for control of a wilderness empire. But trust is scarce and hate plentiful, and when Thomas’ past explodes into Elizabeth’s future, she is forced to face her worst fear.
Will Elizabeth forgive him for the man he was? Or will the mistakes of his past require the ultimate sacrifice?
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Donna Hechler Porter
17 books85 followersDonna has always had stories in her head. When they were not swirling and gnawing, she had her head in a history book - both fiction and non-fiction. Now, she puts her love of old things, including her genealogy, to good use by writing both genealogy books and novels. She also has a book on her journey with hypothyroidism. Her novels have won numerous awards, and several have been nominated for the prestigious Ind'Tale RONE award. She has also written several smallish books, including a book on how to make history come to life for young people and a book on the 1778 Big Siege of Fort Boonesborough.
A graduate of Texas A & M University, Donna shares her love of books and writing with middle school students at a private school. She also owns a small tutoring business for students of all ages. Donna lives northeast of Houston with embarrassingly way too many animals. She dreams of life in a log cabin in the woods, even as she is addicted to antique and thrift shopping. And still, she manages to find time to write.
If you live in southeast Texas and would like Donna to speak at your reading, genealogy, history or other club, please contact her. She is more than likely to say yes! less
A graduate of Texas A & M University, Donna shares her love of books and writing with middle school students at a private school. She also owns a small tutoring business for students of all ages. Donna lives northeast of Houston with embarrassingly way too many animals. She dreams of life in a log cabin in the woods, even as she is addicted to antique and thrift shopping. And still, she manages to find time to write.
If you live in southeast Texas and would like Donna to speak at your reading, genealogy, history or other club, please contact her. She is more than likely to say yes! less
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September 18, 2019
This is a good look at a very interesting period of American history. It reminded me of Last of the Mohican's with it's intensity and time period. English and French are at war over the land. Our two main characters are messed up in it all. The love story in deep and intense. There is lots of action and much that these two must over come to be together. As the book neared the end I almost threw up my hands as more kept them apart. It was a good story and the history was great. There were two things that bugged and one was the movement. The author told action in the most jumbled way and the movement of the characters was so confusing I never knew what was going on. The author tried hard to use older style language and too often modern terms were used to describe things by her or even the characters would slip and say modern things.
This is a book that has violence that is not detailed but is there. The main character gets beat up pretty good but you don't even understand how badly really.
This is a Christian book with talk of God and prayers answered.
There is some sensuality and kisses but nothing detailed. There is also talk of rape but again no details.
This is a book that has violence that is not detailed but is there. The main character gets beat up pretty good but you don't even understand how badly really.
This is a Christian book with talk of God and prayers answered.
There is some sensuality and kisses but nothing detailed. There is also talk of rape but again no details.
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Blurb:
She was forced into exile. He chose his.
A Lonely Exile
Acadian exile Elizabeth Marie Johns refuses to return to Baltimore Town. Not only are the Acadians not wanted, but her own people have turned against her. All alone, she sets out to find her father on the northern border. But when frontiersman Thomas McQueen finds her, he proposes a different plan. Can Elizabeth trust him? Or in the end will he, too, betray her?
A Ruthless Past
Thomas McQueen has plans. Deadly Ones. While it is too late to save his life, he can still save his family from fates worse than death. But an encounter with the Acadian lass on his way home causes him to wish for another fate. Is it too late to become a different man?
An Exacting Future
The French and British fight for control of a wilderness empire. But trust is scarce and hate plentiful, and when Thomas’ past explodes into Elizabeth’s future, she is forced to face her worst fear.
Will Elizabeth forgive him for the man he was? Or will the mistakes of his past require the ultimate sacrifice?
Blurb:
She was forced into exile. He chose his.
A Lonely Exile
Acadian exile Elizabeth Marie Johns refuses to return to Baltimore Town. Not only are the Acadians not wanted, but her own people have turned against her. All alone, she sets out to find her father on the northern border. But when frontiersman Thomas McQueen finds her, he proposes a different plan. Can Elizabeth trust him? Or in the end will he, too, betray her?
A Ruthless Past
Thomas McQueen has plans. Deadly Ones. While it is too late to save his life, he can still save his family from fates worse than death. But an encounter with the Acadian lass on his way home causes him to wish for another fate. Is it too late to become a different man?
An Exacting Future
The French and British fight for control of a wilderness empire. But trust is scarce and hate plentiful, and when Thomas’ past explodes into Elizabeth’s future, she is forced to face her worst fear.
Will Elizabeth forgive him for the man he was? Or will the mistakes of his past require the ultimate sacrifice?
September 15, 2019
I must say I enjoyed this book very much. I had never read one of Ms Porters books before but plan on reading more of hers.
October 14, 2019
Great historical story
A well written story about the Acadians in America. It tells the story of a young woman on her own in a new country and her struggle to fit in.
A well written story about the Acadians in America. It tells the story of a young woman on her own in a new country and her struggle to fit in.
March 7, 2021
A compelling story. Kept me interested from page 1.
December 7, 2021
Great read
Truly a very exciting book. Looking forward to reading more from this author. Family history is truly interesting and exciting
Truly a very exciting book. Looking forward to reading more from this author. Family history is truly interesting and exciting
January 17, 2020
I won an advanced copy of this one! This isn't my first interaction with the Arcadians, so I was familiar with the history and the conflicts the preceded and followed the span of this book. I think that if you like early American Colonial history (Think Hudson Bay Company/French and Indian War/Last of the Mohicans), this is an interesting look at a very marginalized population. The Arcadians left France in much the same way that the Pilgrims left England (and Holland) for the New World, but their dream of a "City on a Hill" didn't have the endurance because of the global tension from Europe. I think this book does a good job showing that tension. It could use some tightening up and more attention to detail during transitions. Following the action is harder than it should be, but the characters are pretty solid and the historical inaccuracies weren't too glaring. Strong religious references, but some mild non-fluffy things as well.
August 18, 2019
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She was forced into exile, he made his own. Each searching for something as they find one another. Will they work together or will mistrust be their ultimate barrier?
In the backdrop of early Maryland we see them learning to trust each other in a hostile environment as they will need each other to survive in a less than ideal environment. An interesting read of early America.
She was forced into exile, he made his own. Each searching for something as they find one another. Will they work together or will mistrust be their ultimate barrier?
In the backdrop of early Maryland we see them learning to trust each other in a hostile environment as they will need each other to survive in a less than ideal environment. An interesting read of early America.
March 9, 2018
4.5/5.0
"The Rood" takes the reader right into the heart of the French and Indian War.
Read full review in the 2018 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
"The Rood" takes the reader right into the heart of the French and Indian War.
Read full review in the 2018 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
November 17, 2019
The history of the period is fascinating.
I enjoyed the characters. I found the language charming. The historical aspects kept me interested. Much of the book needed tightened.
I enjoyed the characters. I found the language charming. The historical aspects kept me interested. Much of the book needed tightened.
December 25, 2019
Long story
This story is filled with anguish and loss. Both main characters have a lot to overcome. Especially with the war and the devastation that causes.
This story is filled with anguish and loss. Both main characters have a lot to overcome. Especially with the war and the devastation that causes.
March 14, 2018
Friendship sometimes grows from the most unlikely sources. Such is true for Elizabeth Marie Johns, an Acadian exile and Thomas McQueen, a Scottish warrior and woodsman with a dark past. Set in the 1750’s, Elizabeth and Thomas stumble across each other when Thomas returns to his family farm. His family had fled their home, and a French Acadian exile had sought refuge there in hopes of fleeing religious persecution. Thomas needs her healing talents, and Elizabeth needs Thomas’ protection. The trouble is, neither trusts the other. Yet, their circumstances forces them to do so.
This is a fascinating story about friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. The author provides a masterful insight into this early history of the Maryland backcountry. This is a wonderful story. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good historical romance.
This is a fascinating story about friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. The author provides a masterful insight into this early history of the Maryland backcountry. This is a wonderful story. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good historical romance.
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