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Historical novels take readers on voyage

Several new historical fiction novels take readers onto adventures and romance.

A pioneer woman follows her son out west – on the Oregon Trail in “The Road we Traveled” by Jane Kirkpatrick.

Based on true events, this book follows three generations of the Brown family as they make their harrowing journey.

Tabitha Brown doesn’t want to see her family split up as her son makes plans to go West to Oregon. And so, with her reluctant daughter and granddaughter, she hires her own wago ton join the party and make the journey.

But the road to Oregon is perilous and deadly, as she will soon find out. Will the family make it to their destination intact? And if they ever make it, what awaits them there?

A story of a strong heroine based in fact, this will interest historical fans.

“The Road we Traveled” is published by Revell. It is $14.99 and 322 pages long.

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A story of a wild sailor and a devout young woman is told in “Newton and Polly” by Jody Hedlund.

John Newton, a mid-18th century sailor, only wants to keep from disgracing his father, but his occupation and ways seem at odds with his family. That is until he falls for the lovely Polly. But Polly is a deeply religious woman who may feel a connection to him, but doesn’t want to be involved with someone like him. When he is imprisioned, will she stand by him or walk away? And will he have a changing moment in his life?

A story about the hymn writer of “Amazing Grace” this will give you new insight into the song and the man behind it.

“Newton and Polly” is published by Waterbrook Press. It is $14.99 and 381 pages long.

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Contact Amy Phelps at aphelps@newsandsentinel.com

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