Roanoke (Keepers of the Ring Series, No 1) (Paperback)

by Angela Elwell Hunt (Author)

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From Library Journal
In 1587, a fleet of English ships set sail for the Virginia colony. During a storm, one ship became separated from the others and was never seen again. The settlers on board were presumed lost at sea, but there is both historical and legendary evidence that the colonists actually founded the Roanoke colony. Veteran novelist Hunt ("Theyn Chronicles") reimagines this slice of Colonial history through the eyes of Jocelyn White, a newlywed reluctant to leave her home in England for the wild shores of the New World. White's journey is fraught with danger, but her dependence on God and God's providence carry her safely through. Hunt's engaging historical romance will appeal to fans of B.J. Hoff and Patricia Hickman. Recommended for most collections.
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"An unforgettable journey . . .[that] will certainly intrigue and encourage!" -- Beverly LaHaye

"Powerful stories rich with historical detail and compelling characters." -- --Francine Rivers, novelist

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Product Details

• Paperback: 494 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842320121
• ISBN-13: 978-0842320122
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #681,890 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful historical fiction about the FIRST English colony, February 11, 2001

By	Soozie4Him (Chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

A few years ago, our family vacationed in the Outer Banks (islands off the coast of North Carolina. We saw a live play on Roanoke Island called "The Lost Colony". This play has been running for 60 years in the same location! It was fascinating to learn about these colonists from England who came over before the other colonists that we're traditionally more informed about - the settling of Jamestown in Virginia in 1607, then Maryland in 1632 and Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1620 and 1630.

Angela Hunt's book contains characters that were real people in history - Governor John White, Ananias Dare and his wife Eleanor, and Virginia Dare, John's grand-daughter who was the first English baby born on American soil, in August of 1587. After his grandchild is born, John White returns to England to get more food, supplies and more colonists. Because of England's war with Spain, Queen Elizabeth doesn't allow him to return! A few years later, he finally gets there and doesn't find his colony!

This novel portrays what might have happened - how these people lived and loved and worshiped and dealt with Indians and with each other. Jocelyn, the main character and Eleanor Dare's cousin, is married to Thomas, the pastor of the colony. Her loving patience with a husband who feels that it is sinful to love his wife is truly inspiring. The book takes place over about 20 years.

This series is continued with 3 children who escape Indian attack and escape to what will be Jamestown. The next book is entitled Jamestown.

If you are at all interested in history (or even if you're not!), this is a marvelous book, mixture of fiction and fact, and speculation of whatever happened to The Lost Colony.

I'm starting the next book in the series - I hope the next one is as good as this one!

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God bless you!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Reader From Molalla, Oregon, November 28, 1999

By	Kimberley (Molalla , Oregon) - See all my reviews

This book is a wonderful book. I enjoyed it tremedously. Anela Hunt knows how to capture your attention and hold on to it. She adds a lot of history to her books, and I enjoy reading about history along with a good love story. I would recommed this book to anyone that loves the times back in the 1600's and 1700's, and loves to read about the Indians and the English. This book is very good.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Fiction with a Christian theme, May 25, 2000

By	B. Lapadat "boo-radley" (twincities,mn) - See all my reviews

Historical fiction requires an author "do her homework" to make it believable. Hunt's research into the mysterious Lost Colony at Roanoke enabled her to produce an outstanding historical novel. The characters are deep and complex, and there are plenty of twists and turns in the plot to keep you turning the pages. The only "buyer beware" for this book is that it does have a Christian theme to it, and the faith of the characters is a major part of the story. So, if you don't like Christianity in your fiction, this may not be a book for you. Otherwise, enjoy!