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Keepers of the Ring #3
Hartford
Daniel hated his brother. He knew it was wrong; knew his parents would be grieved if they discovered what was in his heart. But he had his fill of living in Taregan's shadow . . . Taregan the bold, the athletic, the courageous. How Daniel despised him! His only hope was to somehow escape Taregan and the life he'd always known.
Then British soldiers arrive, bringing with them the perfect opportunity, which Daniel accepts . . . never dreaming his choices will lead them all into danger, betrayal, and the greatest trial they have ever faced.
Then British soldiers arrive, bringing with them the perfect opportunity, which Daniel accepts . . . never dreaming his choices will lead them all into danger, betrayal, and the greatest trial they have ever faced.
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1999
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Angela Elwell Hunt
271 books1,967 followersChristy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly six million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 165 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels.
Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Turner and Hooch and Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City.
Afterward, the dog gave out pawtographs at the airport.
Angela admits to being fascinated by animals, medicine, psychology, unexplained phenomena, and “just about everything” except sports. Books, she says, have always shaped her life— in the fifth grade she learned how to flirt from reading Gone with the Wind.
Her books have won the coveted Christy Award, several Angel Awards from Excellence in Media, and the Gold and Silver Medallions from Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award. In 2007, her novel The Note was featured as a Christmas movie on the Hallmark channel. Romantic Times Book Club presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, and American Christian Fiction Writers bestowed the same award in 2019.
In 2006, Angela completed her Master of Biblical Studies in Theology degree and completed her second doctorate in 2015. When she’s not home reading or writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers’ conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.
Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Turner and Hooch and Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City.
Afterward, the dog gave out pawtographs at the airport.
Angela admits to being fascinated by animals, medicine, psychology, unexplained phenomena, and “just about everything” except sports. Books, she says, have always shaped her life— in the fifth grade she learned how to flirt from reading Gone with the Wind.
Her books have won the coveted Christy Award, several Angel Awards from Excellence in Media, and the Gold and Silver Medallions from Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award. In 2007, her novel The Note was featured as a Christmas movie on the Hallmark channel. Romantic Times Book Club presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, and American Christian Fiction Writers bestowed the same award in 2019.
In 2006, Angela completed her Master of Biblical Studies in Theology degree and completed her second doctorate in 2015. When she’s not home reading or writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers’ conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.
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April 14, 2011
This series is fantastic! I highly recommend it. The difficult part is that they are no longer in print and very hard to find. There are six in the series. I have read four of them and have my library working on finding me #5. I haven't heard anything yet so fear it may be too hard to find.
October 11, 2013
"Hartford" is book 3 of Angela Elwell Hunt's "Keepers of the Ring" series. It continues the story of Gilda & Fallon Baillie. They were Believers & part of the Pequot Indian nation near Hartford CT. The whole Pequot tribe was murdered because the English wanted their land. The Baillie have identical twin sons: Daniel who goes with the English & Taregan who remains with the Indians. It's a true story of betrayal, suffering, forgiveness, restoration and redemption. I highly recommend this book.
July 13, 2018
Excellent
Love this series. So grateful to have discovered this author. I stand all amazed...she is a gifted and inspiring writer. Just read them and you will know as I how special her messages are. Historically accurate, wonderfully written, an adventure worth your time and spirituality uplifting. Characters you will want to read again and again...going back for more...and so will you.
Love this series. So grateful to have discovered this author. I stand all amazed...she is a gifted and inspiring writer. Just read them and you will know as I how special her messages are. Historically accurate, wonderfully written, an adventure worth your time and spirituality uplifting. Characters you will want to read again and again...going back for more...and so will you.
January 14, 2016
The series continues to be a great one.
May 6, 2025
This is the third book in the historical "Keeper of the Ring" series by Angela Hunt. You'll want to hug this book because of all the emotions you experience with the characters you love. On the other hand, you'll impulsively want to toss the book, and I mean really hurl the thing, to get rid of the negative emotions you have for the characters you loathe. However, your good reasoning will stop you and you'll keep reading because you need to know how it ends. Then you'll want to continue the series.
May 29, 2022
Excellent
If you love historical romance, this series is the best. Travel in your imagination to early America and it's wilderness. Well developed characters, familiar settings and betrayal!
If you love historical romance, this series is the best. Travel in your imagination to early America and it's wilderness. Well developed characters, familiar settings and betrayal!
October 20, 2025
Wow oh Wow
What a story! Such a beautiful tribute to the Perquot Indian community. Thank you for opening my eyes to the heart and soul of the native peoples. Well written and nothing that did not fit. Great read!
What a story! Such a beautiful tribute to the Perquot Indian community. Thank you for opening my eyes to the heart and soul of the native peoples. Well written and nothing that did not fit. Great read!
May 7, 2017
Absolutely Thrilling
I loved this book so much that I put all my other reading aside until I could finish. Such a great story told about the Gospel but also the American Indian!
I loved this book so much that I put all my other reading aside until I could finish. Such a great story told about the Gospel but also the American Indian!
May 22, 2018
This may be my favorite series ever. #cultureclash #jacobandesau
November 29, 2018
Good story.
January 20, 2020
The author had the journal of Captain John Mason which she interspersed in the book. He was an eyewitness to the Pequot war. This book was even better than the two before! On to the next one!
April 12, 2023
Another excellent semi-historical book from Angela Hunt, centering on the twin brothers Daniel and Taregan Bailie.
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May 12, 2024A very sad emotional book.. I didn’t read it all.. skipped thou it to get to the ending since it was so sad..
August 14, 2025
Astounding!
I am never disappointed with the stories by Angela Hunt. They are magnificent this one was one indeed! I can hardly wait to read the next one!
I am never disappointed with the stories by Angela Hunt. They are magnificent this one was one indeed! I can hardly wait to read the next one!
August 3, 2017
A review from my old blog (of the whole series) ...
Oh. My. Word. This series is incredible! Of Hunt's three historical series I have to say that this is my absolute favorite.
This series explores the relationship between the English and Indian during the colonial period. The main characters, after the first book, are for the most part of biracial which allows Hunt to explore the choices that such a person would have to face... whether to be English or to be Indian.
At the same time some of the most profound issues Hunt dealt with had to do with whether worship has to have a certain look, whether the worship habits of the Indian or of the Puritan had to be exclusive for the sake of the other.
In addition to the serious issues Hunt also weaves several beautiful love stories, the most poignant being that of Fallon and Gilda in the second book, Jamestown. I have to admit though that I have not read the fifth and last book of the series and thus, though I do not expect to, may find a more beautiful love story.
I strongly recommend this book for any lover of history and excellent writing.
Oh. My. Word. This series is incredible! Of Hunt's three historical series I have to say that this is my absolute favorite.
This series explores the relationship between the English and Indian during the colonial period. The main characters, after the first book, are for the most part of biracial which allows Hunt to explore the choices that such a person would have to face... whether to be English or to be Indian.
At the same time some of the most profound issues Hunt dealt with had to do with whether worship has to have a certain look, whether the worship habits of the Indian or of the Puritan had to be exclusive for the sake of the other.
In addition to the serious issues Hunt also weaves several beautiful love stories, the most poignant being that of Fallon and Gilda in the second book, Jamestown. I have to admit though that I have not read the fifth and last book of the series and thus, though I do not expect to, may find a more beautiful love story.
I strongly recommend this book for any lover of history and excellent writing.
August 30, 2016
Series Review:
Full of history, this series is very unique in its setting. I have read very few books (Christian or not) about pre-Revolutionary America and I cannot think of a book-outside of the Dear America series-about the Native American/settlers war and conflicts. Covering Roanoke, Jamestown, Hartford, King Philip's War, and the early slave trade, Angela Hunt wrote a very unique series.
I enjoyed some books in the series more than others, and found some parts of the series redundant and far-fetched, but I was fascinated by the history.
Full of history, this series is very unique in its setting. I have read very few books (Christian or not) about pre-Revolutionary America and I cannot think of a book-outside of the Dear America series-about the Native American/settlers war and conflicts. Covering Roanoke, Jamestown, Hartford, King Philip's War, and the early slave trade, Angela Hunt wrote a very unique series.
I enjoyed some books in the series more than others, and found some parts of the series redundant and far-fetched, but I was fascinated by the history.
May 6, 2008
See review for other books in series.
February 25, 2015
By far the best book I've read in this series so far. Loved it.
April 15, 2016
Enjoyable read to follow up on the Rings series. Slow start, in part due to the Mason quotes, but quickly piqued my interest and held it to the end.
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December 4, 2008YA Har
September 4, 2015
Good story, gives a list of research materials used in case you want to study further.
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