Courting Morrow Little
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Much greater depth than the shallow title implies
Upon deciding to read Laura Frantz's novels, I was hesitant to read this one; when a plot is entirely about various men pursuing a girl who can't make up her mind, I get annoyed. However, that is not how the novel played out at all! There is comparatively little courting going on, though a number of men would do so if she would let them. Rather, it is the story of a young woman returning to the wilderness after several years in the colonies, and how she overcomes the ghosts of the past and learns to live in a harsh land. Morrow grows considerably through the book - from a shy, wilting Philadelphia belle afraid of her own shadow to a strong frontier woman.
Unlike many novels about the American Revolution, which typically center on the fight between colonists and Redcoats, Frantz looks closer at the war between the Blue Coats (Americans) and native tribes, who were largely allied with the British, and how the Americans broke many treaties without punishment in order to destroy as many of the Native Americans as possible. As experienced through Morrow Little's eyes, this novel shows the unfairness to the Indians by many of the Americans in their war to take control of the country, and the unfairness to any white person who would live with them (for they surely must be either a traitor or a captive held against their will).
Overall, it was so much better than I expected - the story of life and war, not just a romance that is wrapped up at love's first kiss. Yes, there are the magical moments as she goes from distrust to falling in love, but it continues past the wedding ceremony to learning about each other as a married couple amidst a land fraught with danger. It is a novel of great depth reminiscent of "The Last of the Mohicans" and "Ghost Fox". 5 stars.
May 18, 2013
Lots of surprises
I've just started to read some of this authors books and I am truly enjoying the style and content. This story takes place in the 1700's and I enjoyed learning of the trials of blending two cultures. Native Americans and the new Americans. The author has you captivated and throws many surprises in the story and of course the Christian content always refreshing. I would recommend Courting Morrow Little . A very enjoyable book.
April 5, 2013
Doesn't get much better then this...
Laura Frantz has now officially secured a place in my "Top 5 Favorite Authors" list. I absolutely love her books! "Courting Morrow Little" was wonderfully written, the characters were captivating, and the I was drawn into the story from the very first chapter.
It's hard to say whether I preferred this story to Laura's first book, "The Frontiersman's Daughter". Both were beautiful stories of love, loss and strength. The setting is beautiful and it makes me feel like I'm right there in the wilds of colonial America. If you're a fan of historical fiction, DO NOT MISS THESE BOOKS!
March 23, 2013
Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Courting Morrow Little has now become one of my favorite reads. It drew you in and reading this book was like taking a mini vacation.
March 20, 2013
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