A Native Princess Follows Her Heart
Immerse yourself in the "what if" questions related to the Lost Colony of Roanoke when a native princess meets an English widower. Born the daughter of a Powhatan chieftain and a woman of unknown origins, Matoaka enjoys a carefree life. When strange men from across the eastern waters appear near her home, she regards them at first as a mere curiosity. Soon, though, she finds herself torn between friendship with one of their leaders and the opinions and politics of her elders. Drawn to a young Englishman, John Rolfe, who has lost a wife and baby daughter, she shares his griefs. . .and perhaps something more. Could she have a future among the English of Jamestown, accepting their ways and even changing her name? Could her fate be a part of the lasting legacy of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity. The colony at Roanoke disappeared into the shadows of history. But, what if at least one survived to leave a lasting legacy?