"Paranormal elements augment a powerful historical tale"

West of the Plymouth Colony lies the smaller settlement of Kickemuit.  The residents and the Wampanoag tribe have lived in harmony for years until the growth of the village began to strain relations.  Indians are no longer welcome in the town's tavern run by Hannah Chaffe and her father. The Wampanoag incited by their leader attack the village and burn down the  tavern. Hannah is brought to the clan village of Attuck- quoch where Quiapen adopts her and changes her name to Seaki.  She is expected to become the wife of Maugin who wants nothing to do with an Englishwoman named for the real Seaki who is buried with his heart.  Hannah also wants nothing to do with her intended.  Instead she wants to find the young girl who worked in the tavern with her.  For two people with no desire to mate, they seem to share visions about their true feelings.  Honesty is the only way to avert tragedy.

DAUGHTER OF THE FOX is a fascinating exotic paranormal Colonial romance that provides the audience an incredible look at the early stages of this country's development.  From the start, J.A. Ferguson captures her audience's attention and never allows it to waiver, as the paranormal elements augment a powerful historical tale that feels real.  Ms. Ferguson is already known as one of the top guns of the historical romance and this tale shows her ability to widen the envelope. 

Harriet Klausner /March, 2001
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Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted April 23, 2002