Born the daughter of a Powhatan chieftain and a woman of unknown origins, Mato'aka enjoys a carefree life. When strange men from across the eastern waters appear near her home, she regards tham at first as a mere curiosity. Soon, though, she finds herself torn between fascination for one of their leaders and the opinions and ways of her people -- then becomes a pawn in their delicate and dangerous game of politics. Drawn to a young Englishman, John Rolfe, who has lost a wife and baby daughter, she shares his griefs... and ...
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Born the daughter of a Powhatan chieftain and a woman of unknown origins, Mato'aka enjoys a carefree life. When strange men from across the eastern waters appear near her home, she regards tham at first as a mere curiosity. Soon, though, she finds herself torn between fascination for one of their leaders and the opinions and ways of her people -- then becomes a pawn in their delicate and dangerous game of politics. Drawn to a young Englishman, John Rolfe, who has lost a wife and baby daughter, she shares his griefs... and perhaps something more. Could she have a future among the English of Jamestown, accepting their ways and even changing her name? Could her destiny be a part of the lasting legacy of the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
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Like millions of others I have been fascinated by the lost colony of Roanoke and by the tragically short â�" but eventful â�" life of Pocohontas. In this third Daughters Of The Lost Colony novel, Shannon McNear takes on the what ifs and might-have-beens with both stories and the fictional thread that binds them together in Rebecca.
I can tell you straight out that this story ain't no Disney film. There is no colorful animation or catchy songs. No, Rebecca is a look into the past with all of its warts. Just as the real people would have been, Shannon McNear's characters deal with fear, prejudice on all sides, and there are good and bad people in all colors. Those who strive for good lean on faith and family to see them through dark times while others give into their own darkness and do the unpardonable. The toughest part was really liking some of the characters and knowing what was going to eventually happen...
There were times that this Daughters Of The Lost Colony was a bit hard to read, but, then again, history so often is just that. However, it is also a story of love and hope. Two things that have allowed people to overcome the most insurmountable of odds.
Rebecca is quite the story and if you have read the previous Daughters Of The Lost Colony it's one you won't want to miss. Great for fans of history and historical fiction, Shannon McNear has done well with it, just as she did with the first two...
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Claudia
Jul 1, 2023
Well-Researched
Not only is this book very well written, it is extremely well researched. Shannon McNear spent a great deal of time reading and comparing historical sources concerning the settlement of Jamestown, Pocahontas, John Smith, and the Powhatan among other related topics. The lengthy Historical Note following the story contains in-depth information and explanations of how McNear made decisions between conflicting information.
As Pocahontas' (in the book spelled Pocahuntas) story unfolds, McNear reveals the highly spiritual nature of the Naturals as well as how the struggle between pride and greed and the call to make disciples of all nations impacted the English colonists' interacting with them. Do not those same struggles impact evangelism in our own life? While the author entertains her readers with this historical tale, she challenges us to answer God's direction to share the gospel without expressing this theme in a way that would be off-putting to non-Christian readers.
I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Rebecca from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
