Through The Fire by Beth Trissel takes place during one of the most
turbulent times of American history, the French and Indian wars. Rebecca
Elliott is fleeing an abusive father and taking her sister, Kate, with her to
Fort Warden. The plan is to meet up with an uncle she has not seen in many
years but remembers him as a kind and loving man.
As they travel by horse back
through the forest, they are attacked by Shawnee warriors who are allied with
the French. The battle is fierce, many men are killed, and a few are taken
captive. Rebecca helps Kate to escape capture, but is captured herself by a
warrior named Shoka.
This battle scene reminds me
of the movie version of Last of the Mohicans. Beth Trissel’s ability to bring together the
sight, sound, and emotion of the scene is amazing. This scene in her story
places me perfectly into the time and fills my mind with a perfect
representation of how it would look and feel to be there. Ms Trissel’s story, Through
The Fire, is not a rehash of the classical Last of the Mohicans.
After that first scene, so brilliantly told and placing the reader right where
she wants them, Ms Trissel weaves a beautiful story of growing love and
respect between Rebecca and Shoka.
This journey through the
frontier is nothing short of just plan hard for a woman raised as a Lady. But
you soon learn there is more to Rebecca than just a pretty face. Her past abuse
has molded her into a person determined to take care of herself and those she
cares about. This inner strength helps her to survive and to help others dear
to her heart to survive as well.
I love when a book is so well
written that it transports you right into the story and holds you captive. This
book did that for me all the way to the end. Through The Fire is filled
with tremendous challenges, and heroic rescues. It contains a touch of
Native American mysticism and ends it with a mystery.
Need I say it? This story
rates 5 STARS for me in all aspects, plot, strong characters, adventure, and I always get
excited when an animal wanders into the story and you know there is a special
meaning.
Buy link is http://amzn.com/B00BJL0K0Y
Beautifully written review, Mary. If you weren't familiar with Beth's books before, you would be ready to lose yourself into this book!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karren! I always enjoy Beth's books.
DeleteWow, Mary. Thanks so much. What a beautiful review/tribute to one of my all-time favorite stories to create and labor over--for years. I hope you will repost this to Amazon and everywhere. You really 'got' the story.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, glad you like the review. I will post it around.
DeleteGreat review, Mary, and so well-written. I also love Beth's books. She has a new one just released.
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