Book Description: 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 them at first as a mere curiosity. Soon, though, she finds herself torn between friendship with one of their leaders and the opinions and politics of her elders. 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 fate be a part of the lasting legacy of the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
My Thoughts: Not being a history buff I found this book of historical romance fascinating. I'd heard of the lost colony of Roanoke but never really thought about it but what if? What is the Powhatan chief had a daughter? Would the princess be interested in marrying John Rolfe, the Englishman who lost his wife and daughter.
Mato'aka enjoys the carefree life as a chiefs daughter then along comes the Englishman, John Rolfe, and her life suddenly changes. Changes she never thought about. Such as can she fit into the English way of life? Does she want to fit into the English way of life? What is life with a man outside of the tribe?
The author did a fantastic job of writing about a "hard" subject. There seem to be so many "what ifs" surrounding this historical but, yet, fascinating subject of the Lost Colony.
Whether you're a history buff or not you'll find this historical romance fascinating and it may just grab your heart strings.
"I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."
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