The ward of Tecumseh

By Crittenden Marriott

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the War of 1812, a young maiden of mixed heritage and a heartbroken man find themselves drawn into a whirlwind of conflict, destiny, and self-discovery.

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History - American Literature Fiction

Released

2022-09-27

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Summary

"The Ward of Tecumseh" by Crittenden Marriott is a historical fiction book that takes place during the War of 1812, telling the intertwined stories of Jack Telfair and Alagwa, a young woman with a mixed background caught between the expectations of her Indian upbringing and her white heritage. Jack deals with heartbreak while learning about his cousin Alagwa, raised by the Shawnee chief Tecumseh, while Alagwa struggles with questions of who she is regarding heritage as war looms. Tecumseh's message propels her to a dangerous journey, where she must navigate a world filled with the chaos of war to understand her new fate. The start of the book introduces the characters and draws the reader into a world full of historical details and suspense.