Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Mary Hartwell Catherwood was an American writer of popular historical romances, short stories, and poetry. Early in her career she published under her birth name, Mary Hartwell, and under the pseudonym Lewtrah. She was known for setting her works in the Midwest, for a strong interest in American dialects, and for bringing a high standard of historical accuracy to the period detail of her novels.
The Romance of Dollard
In colonial Canada, a strong leader searches for love and adventure while battling enemies and the wilderness.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Story of Tonty
Amidst bustling colonial rivalries and sprawling North American landscapes, a steadfast companion known as "Iron-hand" forges unbreakable bonds of loyalty while charting a course through a complex world of exploration.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The King Of Beaver, and Beaver Lights From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
On an isolated island, religious tensions ignite as a young woman wrestles with forbidden desires and a community teeters on the brink of chaos.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Old Kaskaskia
In a town brimming with aspiration and hidden connections, a young man yearns for more while a doctor confronts the ghosts of his entangled past.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
A British Islander From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
On a charming island, a determined British woman stirs up love and social antics as she guides her niece to a fitting engagement amidst vying suitors.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Mothers Of Honoré From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
Amidst the shadow of war, a young man must navigate his feelings for a forbidden love while his father plans to marry again, testing the bonds of family and tradition on their island home.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Black Feather From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
On a vibrant island, a couple's love is tested by pride and jealousy, symbolized by a single black feather.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Lady of Fort St. John
In a fog-laden land of warring factions, a woman must defend her home and her heart against ruthless enemies and hidden betrayals.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Mackinac and Lake Stories
During the War of 1812, a young voyageur and a resilient widow discover bravery and connection amidst the chaos of a changing frontier.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Cobbler In The Devil's Kitchen From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
In a remote island workshop, a lonely shoemaker's quiet life twists when news of an old friend's questionable romance arrives, challenging everything he thought he knew about love and community.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Indian On The Trail From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
Amidst a serene island setting, two hearts collide, battling past shadows and societal doubts as they navigate a romance challenged by age and emotional baggage.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Blue Man From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
** On an island steeped in mystery, a man with skin the color of twilight relentlessly awaits a woman's return, only to confront a tragic echo of the past.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Heroes of the Middle West: The French
Driven by faith and exploration, a small group sets out to discover new lands and people, forever changing the course of history in the Midwest.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Cursed Patois From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
In a serene lakeside camp, a simple act of kindness explodes, leading to unexpected romance and difficult decisions when a woman's past returns to threaten her newfound peace.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Lazarre
In a world of clashing cultures and hidden identities, a young man must confront his mysterious past to discover his true self amid the chaos of revolution and prejudice.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Old Caravan Days
A family's westward trek in the mid-1800s is filled with goodbyes, new encounters, and uncertain hopes for a fresh start.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Marianson From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
Amidst the chaos of war, a fugitive voyageur and a resolute widow discover a profound connection, only to have their love shattered by the cruel realities of conflict.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World
In a forgotten wilderness, a French baron's fascination with a Native American chief's daughter ignites a conflict between worlds, blurring the lines of respect, admiration, and supernatural possibility.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood
The Skeleton On Round Island From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
Forced to rely on each other in a frozen wasteland, two souls discover a love they never knew existed when confronted by a mysterious warning from beyond the grave.
By Mary Hartwell Catherwood