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Hatfield 1677
by Laura C. RaderPublish: May 21, 2024Historical FictionBook Overview
In 1676, Puritan colonist Benjamin Waite, a devoted husband, father, and skilled military scout in King Philip’s War, reluctantly obeys orders to guide a brutal attack against a camp of Algonquian Natives.After the catastrophic event, Benjamin is burdened with guilt and longs for peace. But a year later the Algonquians retaliate, led by their revered sachem Ashpelon, and capture over a dozen colonists, including Ben’s pregnant wife Martha and their three young daughters.
Hatfield 1677 is a tale of three interwoven yet diverging journeys of strength and survival: Benjamin, driven by love and remorse to rescue his family; Martha, forced into captivity and desperately striving to protect her children; and Ashpelon, willing to risk everything to ensure the safety and freedom of his people.
Based on the lives of the author’s 9th great-grandparents, this riveting and unforgettable novel gives voice to three vastly different experiences in colonial North America.
