A Pilgrim Maid: A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620

"A Pilgrim Maid: A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620" by Marion Ames Taggart is a tale set in the early 1600s where young Constance Hopkins embarks on a journey aboard the Mayflower and faces the trials of settling in Plymouth Colony. The book is a mix of real events and made-up stories, showing what life was like for the pilgrims as they prepared to live in a tough, new land. Constance watches as the Mayflower gets ready to leave England, feeling both thrilled and worried about what's to come. On the ship, she has a difficult relationship with her stepmother and interacts with friendly shipmates. As the voyage continues, and the ship sails towards the unknown New World, Constance reflects on her old home, comes to understand the tough realities of the voyage, and holds out hope for the future, displaying a strong spirit even as she faces the uncertain and often bleak future.