The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNearMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just love this series, it's like a quick American History refresh along with an exciting personal story!
I enjoyed looking up facts that come up in the book and remembering historical facts and stories along the way.
I just finished Cumberland Bride, Book 5 in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. I have read them all except one, and really enjoyed each one!
The Cumberland Bride follows the Gruener family as they embark on a journey from Tennessee to settle on land in Kentucky. Kate Gruener is the eldest in her family and seemingly naive and smart at the same time. Her one true passion seems to be writing and gathering people's stories, although her family sees little use in this hobby as there are far more important things to be doing!
As the family joins a caravan of sorts to make their way to their new land, they are joined by a couple other families, a leader, and a scout they've hired, Thomas Bledsoe.
Throughout the travels there are dangers, mishaps and fear. As they take the Wilderness Road there is dangerous terrain, rivers to cross, as well as magnificent natural beauty. This author describes in such detail you can see the wilderness and the landscape.
Kate is intrigued by the scout Thomas and finds herself drawn to him and wants to hear his story. Alternately Thomas seems to be drawn to her, although he can't discern why. The story is told from both points of view throughout.
As they near their destination there is increasing news of Shawnee unrest and Thomas fears for the party. Will they make it safely to their destination or will there be trouble?
While Kate prays unceasingly at times, Thomas can not bring himself to either find his lost faith or deem himself worthy.
Such a wonderful story I enjoyed the history and the fiction.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
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