Mary Elizabeth Chapman believed the hardest thing she would ever have to do is to leave behind her later mother in Holland. She agrees to board the Speedwell with her brother and father and head for a place where they could find religious freedom: Virginia. Things don’t go according to plans, however.
William Lytton is an investor and carpenter who’s with a group of Separatists heading across the ocean in search of a new start. He is easily drawn to Mary. He wonders if someone like her could be a part of his future.
This is the first book in the new “Daughters of the Mayflower” series. It’s infused with historical facts, which makes this a wonderful choice for history buffs. Granted, creative license was taken, but there are still numerous facts, as well as real people, worked into the story.
Woodhouse does a great job of demonstrating the hardships, sickness, loss, storms, and other trials faced on board the ship, as well as capturing the emotions likely felt during the time period. Scenes were easy to visualize. The romance was far more understated than I expected, but it worked well with the overall story, adding a bit of hope to what could have been a somewhat depressing tale.
A helpful glossary of terms is included, as is a cast of characters. Woodhouse’s installment sets the stage for upcoming books.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I wasn’t required to write a review.
William Lytton is an investor and carpenter who’s with a group of Separatists heading across the ocean in search of a new start. He is easily drawn to Mary. He wonders if someone like her could be a part of his future.
This is the first book in the new “Daughters of the Mayflower” series. It’s infused with historical facts, which makes this a wonderful choice for history buffs. Granted, creative license was taken, but there are still numerous facts, as well as real people, worked into the story.
Woodhouse does a great job of demonstrating the hardships, sickness, loss, storms, and other trials faced on board the ship, as well as capturing the emotions likely felt during the time period. Scenes were easy to visualize. The romance was far more understated than I expected, but it worked well with the overall story, adding a bit of hope to what could have been a somewhat depressing tale.
A helpful glossary of terms is included, as is a cast of characters. Woodhouse’s installment sets the stage for upcoming books.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I wasn’t required to write a review.