"Wau-nan-gee; Or, the Massacre at Chicago: A Romance of the American Revolution" by Major Richardson is a historical fiction set during the War of 1812, where the uneasy peace at Fort Dearborn is threatened by the outbreak of war and rising tensions between American soldiers and Native American tribes. The focus is on Captain Headley and his wife, Ellen, alongside Wau-nan-gee, a chief's son whose love creates conflict. The story begins with news of war reaching the fort, disrupting their lives, while an Indian messenger warns of danger; Captain Headley faces the difficult choice of evacuating or risking betrayal by their allies. Meanwhile, implied romantic tensions are revealed between Maria Heywood, the wife of Ensign Ronayne, and Wau-nan-gee, setting the stage for a story tangled with love, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of impending war.
Wau-nan-gee; Or, the Massacre at Chicago: A Romance of the American Revolution
By Major (John) Richardson
Amidst rising tensions between settlers and natives, discover a story of love and betrayal as war erupts, forcing characters to confront difficult choices that may seal their fate.
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About the AuthorJohn Richardson was a Canadian officer in the British Army who became the first Canadian-born novelist to achieve international recognition.
John Richardson was a Canadian officer in the British Army who became the first Canadian-born novelist to achieve international recognition.
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