Michigan Territory, 1814
A voyageur and a young woman swept up in a
time of upheaval and danger
discover firsthand the high price of freedom.
The British Army has taken control of Michilimackinac Island and
its fort, forcing the Americans to swear an oath of loyalty to the
crown in order to retain their land. Pierre Durant is a fur trader
who returns after being away from the island for years, only to
find the family farm a shambles and those he cares about starving
and at the mercy of British invaders.
Torn between the adventurous life of fur trading and guilt over
neglecting his defenseless mother, Pierre is drawn deeper into the
fight against the British--and into a relationship with Angelique
MacKenzie, a childhood friend who's grown into a beautiful woman.
She now finds herself trapped by the circumstances of war and
poverty, and the cruelty of her guardian, Ebenezer Whiley.
As tensions mount and the violence rages on, Pierre and Angelique
must decide where their loyalties rest and how much they'll risk
for love.
Michigan Territory, 1814
A voyageur and a young woman swept up in a
time of upheaval and danger
discover firsthand the high price of freedom.
The British Army has taken control of Michilimackinac Island and
its fort, forcing the Americans to swear an oath of loyalty to the
crown in order to retain their land. Pierre Durant is a fur trader
who returns after being away from the island for years, only to
find the family farm a shambles and those he cares about starving
and at the mercy of British invaders.
Torn between the adventurous life of fur trading and guilt over
neglecting his defenseless mother, Pierre is drawn deeper into the
fight against the British--and into a relationship with Angelique
MacKenzie, a childhood friend who's grown into a beautiful woman.
She now finds herself trapped by the circumstances of war and
poverty, and the cruelty of her guardian, Ebenezer Whiley.
As tensions mount and the violence rages on, Pierre and Angelique
must decide where their loyalties rest and how much they'll risk
for love.
"Award-winning author Hedlund continues to perfect her craft,
combining drama, geography, and military strategy into an engaging
historical romance . . . Superbly written romantic tension comes
together with rich historical detail in this novel."
--Publishers Weekly starred review
"With well-drawn, realistically flawed and sympathetic characters,
tight and thrillingly unpredictable plotlines, fascinating
historical details, and moving faith journeys, Hedlund's novels
never disappoint, and Captured by Love is no exception."
-RT Book Reviews
"Recommend this wonderful novel to those who appreciate
historical fiction."
--CBA Retailers + Resources
Jody Hedlund is the author of Rebellious Heart, Unending Devotion, The Doctor's Lady and The Preacher's Bride, winner of the 2011 Award of Excellence and a finalist for the 2011 Carol Award in First Novel. She received her BA from Taylor University and her MA from the University of Wisconsin, both in social work. Currently she makes her home in Midland, Michigan, with her husband and five busy children. She can be found online at www.jodyhedlund.com.