Book Blurb:
One woman searches for love—and herself—in a wild land.
LOVELY AND HIGH-SPIRITED, Lael Click is the daughter of a celebrated frontiersman. Haunted by her father’s ties to the Shawnee Indians and her family’s past, Lael comes of age in the fragile Kentucky settlement her father founded. As she faces the many trials of life on the frontier, Lael draws strength from the rugged land. But the arrival of a handsome doctor threatens her view of her world, her God, and herself. Can the power of grace and redemption break through in this tumultuous place?
This epic novel gives you a glimpse into the simple yet daring lives of the pioneers who first crossed the Appalachians, all through the courageous eyes of a determined young woman who would not be defeated.
Little Miss Bookworm’s Review:
The Frontiersman’s Daughter by Laura Frantz is an interesting debut novel, that highlights a young woman’s journey to womanhood during the late eighteenth century. Living in the untamed Kentucke frontier, Lael Click struggles with her mother’s indiscretion and her father’s hidden past with the Shawnee Indians. Ma Horn, Captain Jack, Ian Justus, and the inhabitants of a small Kentucke settlement, are an unique blend of secondary characters. Living in the middle of Indian Territory strife with danger, feuds reigniting, and broken hearts, Lael is determined to prove women can survive in the uncivilized region.
The extensive research and historical detail highlights the harsh realities of living in 1777 Kentucke during the American Revolution. Conflict between white men and Indian tribes like the Shawnee is woven into the plot. Frantz does a remarkable job in portraying both sides of the issue.
The Frontiersman’s Daughter is a hard book to review. It immediately captured my attention and I thought the prologue foreshadowed what was to come. However, the intricate plot twists kept me hooked from beginning to end. I also loved how each character was given a complex personality that enabled them to stand out. Adventure, Romance, Faith, and Redemption are four key themes that emerge within the story.
There were several flaws that caused significant problems. First, the story focuses on an eight-year period of Lael’s life. On more than one occasion, I was unsure of her age. Second, the heroine lets other characters influence her decisions. Third, not all of the plot lines were completed, leaving the reader with unanswered questions. Finally, I was unsure if the chemistry was there between Lael and the man she ultimately ends up with.
Overall, I would recommend The Frontiersman’s Daughter to anyone who enjoys historical romances set during the American Revolution.
I give The Frontiersman’s Daughter by Laura Frantz . . . 4 Stars. Advertisements Share this:
