

Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with.ĭetermined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa.

Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical 18th-century woman. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the French and Indian War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa's long-lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself.ĭetermined. Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical 18th-century man. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with.
