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The Rising Wind
Paperback
Series: Blood and Spirit Saga, Book 1
General FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher: Luna Publishing
Published: Nov 13 2024
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.61 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the sweeping wilderness of 16th-century New England, cultures collide as ancient tribal traditions confront the first whispers of change from a distant world. The Rising Wind unfolds the journey of Sarah Root, a young Scottish-Irish girl thrust from the familiar shores of Europe into the heart of Pequot territory. Adopted by the resilient Wekoum and her husband, the sachem, Sarah is raised within the powerful yet fragile fabric of the Montauk and Pequot tribes, a world where honor, kinship, and survival are fiercely bound to the land.
As Sarah grows, she becomes a bridge between two worlds, her presence both a blessing and a challenge for the tribe's leaders, who face mounting pressures from neighboring tribes and the ever-present specter of European settlers. The tribes must balance their ancient ways with new, uncertain alliances, while young warriors and visionary leaders rise to safeguard their people. Yet as alliances shift and tensions ignite, Sarah finds herself torn between her origins and the family that has claimed her heart.
Amid betrayals, battles, and blossoming love, The Rising Wind reveals a vivid tapestry of loyalty, survival, and destiny in an era where peace is as fleeting as the wind. In the first installment of the Blood and Spirit saga, honor and heritage are tested against the tides of history - and the dawn of a new, uncertain world looms on the horizon.
Based on a true story.
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