Hatfield 1677: Laura C. Rader
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Colonist Benjamin Waite, a devoted
husband, father, and skilled military scout in King Philip’s War, reluctantly
obeys orders to guide a brutal attack against a camp of Algonquian Natives.
After the catastrophic event, Benjamin
is burdened with guilt and longs for peace. But the Algonquians, led by the
revered sachem Ashpelon, retaliate with vengeance upon Ben’s Massachusetts town
of Hatfield, capturing over a dozen colonists, including his pregnant wife
Martha and their three young daughters.
Hatfield 1677 is a tale of three
interwoven yet diverging journeys of strength and survival: Benjamin, driven by
love and remorse to rescue his family; Martha, forced into captivity and
desperately striving to protect her children; and Ashpelon, willing to risk everything to ensure the safety and
freedom of his people.
Based on the lives of the
author’s ancestors, this riveting and unforgettable novel gives voice to three
vastly different experiences in North America during a time before the creation
of the Declaration of Independence. Then, the land was but a wilderness and a
battleground; equality was not yet perceived as self-evident; and liberty and
happiness were nothing more than dangerous pursuits.
Meet The Author:
After retiring from teaching English and history I am now a full-time historical fiction writer. When I'm not writing, researching, or reading, I like to study genealogy, attend neighborhood book club meetings, take forest walks with my Rough Collie, and visit with my adult daughter. Originally from California, I live twenty miles north of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Hatfield 1677 is my first novel, based on the lives of my 9th great grandparents.
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