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Virginia

May 16, 2024 by

Virginia

The White Doe of the Outer Banks Grows into Womanhood

Coming September 1, 2024 ~ preorder available now!

Return to the “what if” questions surrounding the Lost Colony and explore the possible fate of Virginia Dare--the first English child born in the New World. What happened to her after her grandfather John White returned to England and the colony he established disappeared into the mists of time? Legends abound, but she was indeed a real girl who, if she survived to adulthood, must have also become part of the legacy that is the people of the Outer Banks.

In the spring of 1602 by English reckoning, "Ginny," as she is called by family and friends, is fourteen and firmly considered a grown woman by the standards of the People. For her entire life she has watched the beautiful give-and-take of the Kurawoten and other native peoples with the English who came from across the ocean. She's enjoyed being the darling of both English and Kurawoten alike--but a stirring deep inside her will not be put to rest.

One careless decision lands her and fellow “first baby” Henry Harvie, along with their Kurawoten friend Redbud, in enemy hands. Carried away into Mangoac territory, out of the reach of Manteo and the others, she must learn who she truly is—not only the daughter of Elinor and Ananias Dare but also a child of the One True God, who gives her courage to go wherever the path of her life might lead.

The colony at Roanoke disappeared into the shadows of history. But, what if at least one survived to leave a lasting legacy?

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About the Book

This story can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as a follow-up to Elinor and Mary.

Details
Series: Daughters of the Lost Colony, Book 4
Genre: Historical
Publisher: Barbour Fiction
Publication Year: 2024
ASIN: B0CWD4J8WT
ISBN: 9781636099279
Endorsements
What do you get when you mix a strong-willed, fearless heroine with an unyielding and intriguing hero? A fantastic read, of course, and that's what this is. Virginia is a tale of the beginnings of relationships between those who lived on America's shores and those who came across the sea. Not only is this a tender love story but one of danger and adventure. Highly recommended!
– Michelle Griep
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Other Books in "Daughters of the Lost Colony"
Elinor
Mary
Rebecca
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