Into the Wilderness
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Sara Donati
Weaving a tapestry of fact and fiction, Sara Donati’s epic novel sweeps us into another time and place . . . and into a breathtaking story of love and survival in a land of savage beauty.It is December of 1792. Elizabeth Middleton leaves her comfortable English estate to join her family in a remote New York mountain village. It is a place unlike any she has ever experienced. And she meets a man unlike any she has ever encountered—a white man dressed like a Native American: Nathaniel Bonner, known to the Mohawk people as Between-Two-Lives. Determined to provide schooling for all the children of the village, Elizabeth soon finds herself locked in conflict with the local slave owners as well as with her own family. Interweaving the fate of the Mohawk Nation with the destiny of two lovers, Sara Donati’s compelling novel creates a complex, profound, passionate portait of an emerging America. Praise for Into the Wilderness“My favorite kind of book is the sort you live in, rather than read. Into the Wilderness is one of those rare stories that let you breathe the air of another time, and leave your footprints on the snow of a wild, strange place. I can think of no better adventure than to explore the wilderness in the company of such engaging and independent lovers as Elizabeth and her Nathaniel.”—Diana Gabaldon“Each time you open a book you hope to discover a story that will make your spirit of adventure and romance sing. This book delivers on that promise.”—Amanda Quick“A beautiful tale of both romance and survival…Here is the beauty as well as the savagery of the wilderness and, at the core of it all, the compelling story of the love of a man and a woman, both for the untamed land and for one another.”—Allan W. Eckert“Lushly written . . . Exemplary historical fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews“Epic in scope, emotionally intense.”—BookPage
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Author
Sara Donati
Pages
896
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published Date
2010-09-01
ISBN
0440338077 9780440338079
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"I would consider this historical fiction romance. It is very long and descriptive. While I’m not intimidated by big books, some may find the length daunting. There were various twists and turns that got my attention every time it started feeling slow. As far as a comparison to Outlander, I can say it I didn’t enjoy it nearly as much. D.G. fans would be more likely to stick with it though. "
"Great adventure, historic, romance , Loved it!"
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Lori Burch
"I’ve listened to this and the four other books that are in the series. Whew!! The author should be given props for doing all the historical research that went into these books! An adventure, a love story, a drama, just a little bit of everything! I loved all 5 books! You get to see a family through decades! This first book is actually the authors sequel to Last of The Mohicans! I would choose to listen to these books on Audible because the narrator is phenomenal!! Pair that with great books and it’s a great experience!"
"This is my favorite author. Into the Wilderness is a wonderful read. You feel as if you are part of the vast wilderness and truly get to know the characters. "
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Hannah Knox