The heritage of unrest

"The Heritage of Unrest" by Gwendolen Overton is a story set during a troubled time on the American frontier, where the main character, Felipa Cabot, a woman of mixed background, struggles with who she is in a place filled with clashes between different cultures. The book starts with Cabot making a difficult choice while separated from her group in a lonely area. Readers get a glimpse into her feelings as she gets ready to leave behind her old life for something unknown. As the story goes on, we see past connections and hints of broken promises with Lieutenant Landor. Overall, the book focuses on themes of giving up things for others and being strong, especially in Cabot’s determination to look after a young girl, showing her strong sense of duty among all the disorder around her.