
This historical novel transports you to the early 1700s Carolinas, with a rich narrative centered on David Kilbernie and the remarkable Pauline Bray. The blend of real historical events and personal journeys makes for a compelling read. The author masterfully captures the tension of the Tuscarora War, the cultural conflicts, and the survival of Pauline's diverse heritage. The historical depth and vivid characters bring this turbulent period to life. A must-read for fans of history and adventure!
The book describes battles in detail, such as a battle between a group of Catawba and Juha warriors and the Tuscarora people on the White River in the winter of 1713. The historical background and complex culture of the book are intertwined to present a moving story that transcends faith and race. The cruelty of war and the tenacity of human nature are intertwined in the book. The author makes historical events vivid and immersive through detailed descriptions.
Red town is a great of the battle between the Native Americans and Europeans, where two opposites fall in love despite their differences. It's like a Romeo and Juliet storyline. Great read.
An interesting historical fiction book that gave me insight into a a period of time that I knew very little about. Somewhat hard to follow at times but the dialogue kept it interesting and left me me wondering what was going to happen next. Lots of action. A fun read.
This book was based on real events, but was fiction. It started out very violently, but then the pace slowed down and becomes more of a romance and cultural story, as David, the MC, develops a relationship with a schoolmistress, Pauline. The story goes into a lot of the politics and crime of the time. The pace picks up again later on as war breaks out. But the story abruptly ended shortly after that. I was actually caught off guard by the sudden ending. It’s still a pretty good book if you like historical fiction. Overall, I’d recommend it.