Lovely but tough as nails, Lael Click is the daughter of a celebrated frontiersman. Haunted by her father’s former captivity with the Shawnee Indians, as well as the secret sins of her family’s past, Lael comes of age in the fragile Kentucky settlement her father founded. Though she faces the loss of a childhood love, a dangerous family feud, and the affection of a Shawnee warrior, Lael draws … strength from the rugged land she calls home, and from Ma Horn, a distant relative who shows her the healing ways of herbs and roots found in the hills. But the arrival of an outlander doctor threatens her view of the world, God, and herself–and the power of grace and redemption.
This epic novel gives readers a glimpse into the simple yet daring lives of the pioneers who first crossed the Appalachians, all through the courageous eyes of a determined young woman. Laura Frantz’s debut novel offers a feast for readers of historical fiction and romance lovers alike.
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Laura Frantz is a master wordsmith, painting vivid settings, multi-layered characters and spellbinding plots. The research required for this story left me in awe–I’m a Laura Frantz fan for life. Can’t wait to get started on her next novel.
I know realistic and romantic sound contradictory, but this book is more than a romance. Is the story of the life of a brave woman who grows in the frontier, falls in love different times and grows and changes over time. It’s also the story of her journey from being an unbeliever to a believer. This book is poignant, historically enlightening, …
In her soaring debut, THE FRONTIERSMAN’S DAUGHTER, Laura Frantz sets a high standard for others to follow. With enviable skill as a story teller, Ms. Frantz draws us into the tumultuous, inspiring life of Lael Click. We are privileged to follow Lael from age thirteen to age twenty-one. A span of just eight years, but an eventful and amazing time …
This debut book by Laura Frantz is a story not to be missed!
Loved this novel! Laura Franz writes wonderful historical fiction with engaging characters!
I love reading Laura Frantz’s books…always good!
Loved the time period of this book and the main characters strength. I loved the doctor too. Great subject of healing herbs. Overall a wonderful book.
Good story about life on the frontier among Indians. The way Lael lived around the Indians without the fear most of her neighbors had was suspenseful. I loved her relationship with her grandmother.
Loved it
A well crafted story. I love this author.
I really love this book!
Timeless coming-of-age tale!
Laura Frantz has established herself as one of my favourite authors, and Lael Click is hands down a heroine that I won’t forget quickly – alongside Ma Horn, Titus, Susanna & Will, and Ian Justus.
I really enjoyed this book, very true to life to the time period. You think you know how it’s going to end and it takes many twists and turns.
This is a book that really touched my heart. It’s an epic story spanning the years, a time of harsh struggles, where joy is found in simple and lovely things- a close friend, the beauty of nature, the excitement of dancing. Throughout the story as she grows into a young woman, Lael yearns to know and understand her own heart, and find peace. It’s …
This is my favorite book by Laura to this day! Love the characters and setting.
I just devoured the last half of this novel without even realizing that time had passed. I wish it had a better cover. Honestly, this one is pretty, but it doesn’t do the contents of the novel justice. Full review to come later. I don’t like to review immediately after I’ve finished a book 🙂 Once again I’m surprised that this is the author’s …
I loved this book about the original frontier. Gave a lot of insight as to the struggle our early settlers faced, yet great characters and many twists and turns, with a bit of mystery going at all times…