The Frontiersman’s Daughter
September 6th, 2009. Filed under: This & That.
ISLAND BREEZES
Lael Click, a daughter of frontiersman who has strong ties to the Shawnee, is verging on womanhood and the confusing emotions that go with it. I grew to love this young woman, enen though she has the most convoluted, messed up love life throughout this book. One has to read all the way to the end nearly to figure out just what she’s going to end up doing. Will she marry one of the three men in her life, return east to teach school or just stay in the wilderness on her own. This is another book you won’t want to put down. Just be sure you have a comfy chair, a cup of tea and lots of time. And yes, you’ll need that box of tissue again.
This is one of the best historical novels I’ve read in a long time. Thank you, Laura Frantz.
Love, Loss and Forgiveness on the Kentucky Frontier
Stunning debut novel will delight historical fiction fans of Lynn Austin
in this story of romance and adventure during one of America’s most exciting eras
In The Frontiersman’s Daughter, debut novelist Laura Frantz plants readers into the demanding realities of frontier life during the time in American history when Daniel Boone was settling Kentucky. This story has personal significance to Frantz, because her ancestors were among those settlers who journeyed with Boone—and many remain in those original areas of Kentucky.
Drawing from cherished family lore as well as in-depth research in her writing, Frantz is able to paint a story with a distinct, captivating authenticity.
Frantz introduces readers to Lael Click, who is lovely but tough as nails and coming of age in the fragile Kentucky settlement that her father—a celebrated frontiersman—founded. Life as a pioneer isn’t easy, and it’s more than just the hardships of living in the wilderness that Lael must contend with: The arrival of an outlander doctor threatens her view of the world, God, and herself—as well as the power of grace and redemption.
In the midst of this, Lael must also face the loss of a childhood love, a dangerous family feud, the affection of a Shawnee warrior and the secret sins of her family’s past. Rather than give up, this strong woman draws strength from the rugged land she calls home. This epic novel gives readers 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.
The Frontiersman’s Daughterby Laura Frantz
(ISBN: 978-0-8007-3339-1; August 2009; $13.99)
Laura Frantzcredits her 100-year-old grandmother as being the catalyst for her fascination with Kentucky history. Frantz’s family followed Daniel Boone into Kentucky in 1792 and settled in Madison County where her family still resides. Frantz is a former schoolteacher and social worker who currently lives in Port Angeles, Washington, with her husband and two sons, whom she home schools.
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September 7th, 2009 at 13:06
Hi there,
Can i take a one small pic from your site?
Thanks
September 8th, 2009 at 04:30
I would prefer that you don’t.
Thank you.
September 8th, 2009 at 21:12
Nancy,
I so enjoyed reading your review and thank you for taking the time for Lael’s journey! Readers like you make writing fiction so worthwhile. Bless you!
September 10th, 2009 at 03:46
Thank you, Laura. I hope you keep the stories coming about Lael and the other characters.
Nancy