An Uncommon Woman

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FRANTZ, LAURA
AN UNCOMMON WOMAN

Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical 18th-century woman. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with.

Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical 18th-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the French and Indian War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa's long-lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself.

Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when she is taken captive by the tribe Clay left, his hand -- and heart -- are forced, leading to one very private and one very public reckoning.

Intense, evocative, and laced with intricate historical details that bring the past to life, An Uncommon Woman will transport you to the picturesque and dangerous western Virginia mountains of 1770.

My Review:

Every time I read a Laura Frantz novel, I'm catapulted back in time to the summer I uncovered a treasure trove of books in my friend's garage. We'd been hunting for her much older sister's Nancy Drews without success but we did discover a box of old library discards that included some Elizabeth George Speare books. The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Calico Captive were my favourites and I read them multiple times that summer.

Fast forward into my adult reading life and my discovery of all things Laura Frantz. Squeallll -- EGS flashbacks! I am so blessed to have my reading life bookended by two amazing authors who wrote/write page-turning frontier fiction with such passion and detail.

So, I was already awash with nostalgia when I began Tessa and Clay's story which made it more of a multiple sensory experience for me. That's thanks to the author's stellar writing skills -- the way she slips into 18th century colloquialisms, her meticulous research (I'm sure she hides a time machine in her closet so she can do first-hand research!) and the innate gift she has for bringing the past to life. All combine with an edge-of-your-seat plot to make this an epic frontier romance.

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