The Amish Princess
(The Paradise Chronicles #2)
by Patrick E. Craig
Description
Opahtuhwe, the White Deer, is the beautiful daughter of Wingenund, the most powerful chief of the Delaware tribe. She is revered by her people a true Indian princess. Everything changes when the murderous Delaware renegade known as Scar brings three Amish prisoners to the Delaware camp. Jonathan and Joshua Hershberger are twin brothers that Scar has determined to adopt and teach the Indian way. The third prisoner is Jonas Hershberger, their father, who has been made a slave because he would not defend his family. White Deer is drawn to Jonathan but his hatred of the Indians makes him push her away. Joshua's gentle heart and steadfast refusal to abandon the Amish faith lead White Deer to a life-changing decision and rejection by her people. In the end, White Deer must choose between the ways of her people and her new-found faith. And complicating it all is her love for the man who can only hate her.
Biography
Best-selling author, Patrick E. Craig, is a lifelong writer and musician who left a successful songwriting and performance career in the music industry to follow Christ in 1984. He spent the next twenty-six years as a worship leader, seminar speaker and pastor in churches, and at retreats, seminars and conferences all across the Western United States. After ministering for a number of years in music and worship to a circuit of small churches in Northern California, he is now concentrating on writing and publishing both fiction and non-fiction books. In November, 2011, Patrick signed a three book deal with Harvest House Publishers to publish his "Apple Creek Dreams" series. His Latest work, "The Amish Heiress" (Book One in The Paradise Chronicles series) has been on the best seller lists on Amazon since August. Patrick is represented by the Steve Laube Agency.
My thoughts ~
Patrick E. Craig is a favorite author of mine. His books are rich in history, detailed and well researched. The story of the Amish Princess is haunting. Apahtuhwe, the White Deer, is the daughter of Wingenund, great chief of the Delaware Indian tribe. Apahtuhwe's grandmother was French, bestowing her with pale skin and incredible beauty.
The Hershbergers are an Amish family who settled near Ft. Pitt, close to the Ohio River. The family farm was invaded by Indian warriors, resulting in bloody violence. Left were only the father and his twin sons, Jonathan and Joshua, identical except for the color of their hair. Captured by the warriors, they were taken as slaves to the Indian tribe. White Deer captivated both young men with her beauty.
A detailed and fast paced discourse of life in early 1700s America, two vastly different cultures fought for land to call their own. Immigrants had forced Indian tribes farther and farther to the west, leaving them angry and violent. Mr. Craig has captured the spirit of these early days in our nation's history, embellishing history with poetic description and revelations of graphic portrayals of death and destruction.
I'm always impressed with the beauty in which the author presents his creative narrative. As an example, the following is taken from The Amish Princess: "The gray of dawn was pushing the stars back to their resting place, and the indigo heavens were surrendering to the slowly awakening sky."
I highly recommend this impressive book. Like the author's previous books, this one is another winner in my "book!" It will remain a part of my permanent library.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author. All my opinions in this review are my own, and there were no expectations from the author for a positive review.
Patrick E. Craig is a favorite author of mine. His books are rich in history, detailed and well researched. The story of the Amish Princess is haunting. Apahtuhwe, the White Deer, is the daughter of Wingenund, great chief of the Delaware Indian tribe. Apahtuhwe's grandmother was French, bestowing her with pale skin and incredible beauty.
The Hershbergers are an Amish family who settled near Ft. Pitt, close to the Ohio River. The family farm was invaded by Indian warriors, resulting in bloody violence. Left were only the father and his twin sons, Jonathan and Joshua, identical except for the color of their hair. Captured by the warriors, they were taken as slaves to the Indian tribe. White Deer captivated both young men with her beauty.
A detailed and fast paced discourse of life in early 1700s America, two vastly different cultures fought for land to call their own. Immigrants had forced Indian tribes farther and farther to the west, leaving them angry and violent. Mr. Craig has captured the spirit of these early days in our nation's history, embellishing history with poetic description and revelations of graphic portrayals of death and destruction.
I'm always impressed with the beauty in which the author presents his creative narrative. As an example, the following is taken from The Amish Princess: "The gray of dawn was pushing the stars back to their resting place, and the indigo heavens were surrendering to the slowly awakening sky."
I highly recommend this impressive book. Like the author's previous books, this one is another winner in my "book!" It will remain a part of my permanent library.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author. All my opinions in this review are my own, and there were no expectations from the author for a positive review.
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