Genre:
Historical
Historical
The Bent Tree Bride
by Denise Weimer
| -From Goodreads- Susanna Moore can’t get him out of her mind—the learned lieutenant who delivered the commission from Andrew Jackson making her father colonel of the Cherokee Regiment. But the next time she sees Lieutenant Sam Hicks, he’s leading a string of prisoners into a frontier fort, and he’s wearing the garb of a Cherokee scout rather than the suit of a white gentleman. As both Susanna’s father and Sam’s commanding officer, Colonel Moore couldn’t have made his directive to stay away from his daughter clearer to Sam. He wants a better match for Susanna—like the stuffy doctor who escorted her to Creek Territory. Then a suspected spy forces Moore to rely on Sam for military intelligence and Susanna’s protection, making it impossible for either to guard their heart. ASIN: B08Q8K5YD6 Can they find love against all the odds? I have been eagerly anticipating The Bent Tree Bride since first hearing about it some time ago. I've enjoyed every Denise Weimer book that I've read and I knew this one would be no exception. And, trust me, it was definitely no exception. |  This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.
 Denise Weimer |
I've always liked the historical realism in Denise Weimer's books. The sights, the sounds, the smells, all of it captured on the printed page. And I particularly enjoy the fact that she writes about lesser known places and events in American history.
The Bent Tree Bride was even more special to me as it shed fictional light on what my own Cherokee ancestors may have experienced. I love family history, always have, so this novel was right up my alley. Not that the author romanticized the culture, she accurately portrayed the negative actions and thoughts of all of the cultures involved, but it was interesting to gain a little insight into the role of the Cherokee in the War of 1812.
The Bent Tree Bride is a little gritty, any book about the frontier in that era will be, but it lent to the authenticity and emotional aspects of the story. Because, this is one book that will truly tug at your emotions as Sam and Susanna struggle with the prejudice, the expectations of family, and trying to find their own place in a world that isn't friendly or forgiving.
Denise Weimer has a real winner with this book. I sincerely enjoyed it and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to fans of realistic historical fiction – with a little romance. Don't miss it!
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Bent Tree Bride by Denise Weimer a 4.5 Bark rating.
The Bent Tree Bride was even more special to me as it shed fictional light on what my own Cherokee ancestors may have experienced. I love family history, always have, so this novel was right up my alley. Not that the author romanticized the culture, she accurately portrayed the negative actions and thoughts of all of the cultures involved, but it was interesting to gain a little insight into the role of the Cherokee in the War of 1812.
The Bent Tree Bride is a little gritty, any book about the frontier in that era will be, but it lent to the authenticity and emotional aspects of the story. Because, this is one book that will truly tug at your emotions as Sam and Susanna struggle with the prejudice, the expectations of family, and trying to find their own place in a world that isn't friendly or forgiving.
Denise Weimer has a real winner with this book. I sincerely enjoyed it and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to fans of realistic historical fiction – with a little romance. Don't miss it!
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Bent Tree Bride by Denise Weimer a 4.5 Bark rating.
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