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The Southern Appalachian Mountains are full of history, secrets, and unexplainable things. The story of Sister Wolf is one of them...Mary and Michael, father and daughter, sail from Ireland to the American Colonies to live in the changing world of western Virginia. As Appalachian pioneers, they live in the Mohan brothers' camp at the mouth of Mohans Run. That is, until they are captured by Shawnee warriors.Chief Red Hawk welcomes them as family once Michael proves himself a warrior by running the gauntlet. Mary learns the way of the Shawnee. Although they endure many difficulties in their new home, Mary develops special abilities that allow her to thrive. She sees into the future and communicates with animals, forming a deep bond with the wolf who saved her life. An accomplished healer and a warrior, Mary finds acceptance in both the native and pioneer communities.

Spy, horse whisperer, father of fourteenWilliam Newman 1744-1843What would you ask someone who lived through three wars and watched the fragile dawning of a new country? William Newman's granddaughters fear his stories will die with him. Behind all the gray hair and wrinkles is a man with an adventurous past grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Ann. He worked with prize race horses, performed rescue missions as a dragoon and raised a large family with wit and humor. What stories from his 99 years of experience will help his family with their current struggles? William's children have moved west and want their family to reconnect with their deep Virginia roots through the stories of their ancestors. Experience adventurous tales of Colonial Virginia. See how the love of his family helped him overcome adversity and become a hero to inspire future generations.

A coded journal. A buried treasure. A dangerous journey.In the early 1800s, as the Spanish surrender Florida to the United States government, Emily Bisset reunites with her estranged mother Simone to solve a family mystery and seek revenge on the man who abandoned them both: Confidence John.As they make their way to the southern coast, intending to enter the legendary poker game run by Emily's con-man father, they encounter escaped slaves, Seminole warriors, Florida patriots, and Spanish missionaries - some friend, some foe, some both.Soon another mystery presents itself: who is the stranger that pursues them, and how does she know so much about their quest?Confidence John is a stand-alone novel by Harmony Reed. Fans of Daughter of Fortune and The Sisters Brothers will feel right at home with Confidence John.

Three countries colonized the Americas - The Spanish, English and French. Each introduced their own language, customs and architecture to the Americas. Their influences remained even after the end of their colonization. This book will take you to understand the influences of each colonies to the life and culture of both North and South America.