DECEPTIONS: A Colonial Jamestown Novel

A Colonial American Historical Suspense Novel

De: Marilyn Clay

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

“Complete with a romantic subplot, DECEPTIONS: A Colonial Jamestown Novel is a strong historical tale that brings the Jamestown Virginia Colony to life through the eyes of the determined heroine Catherine, who manages to travel to the New World in search of her betrothed. Breathtaking suspenseful action follows as Catherine tries to unravel the various mysterious happenings between her husband and the Powhatan Indians. Readers will relish this in-depth look at how the first English colonists struggled to survive in Jamestown, circa 1617-1619.” —Harriet Klausner

Desperate to escape a marriage arranged by her aristocratic London guardians and to wed her childhood sweetheart, beautiful but innocent Catherine Parke secretly boards a ship in England bound for the New World in 1617. But the shock of what greets Catherine in Colonial Jamestown nearly destroys her. Her betrothed, now a successful Indian trader seems to be hiding secrets. Although disappointments and disasters repeatedly test Catherine's strength and courage, a burning desire to uncover the truth drives her to unravel a confusing web of deceptions and lies. With her own life in jeopardy, Catherine is drawn to the one man who can save her, but wonders if she can trust him, or will she be swept into an unknown and terrifying wilderness, once again loving the wrong man and paying dearly for it? Vivid historical details bring the Jamestown settlement and Indian villages to life. Marilyn Clay’s suspenseful and compelling tale of one courageous woman determined to forge a new life for herself in a frightening and dangerous New World is an irresistible combination of intrigue, suspense and romance. (Originally published in hardcover and also available in ebook as The Letter, and Dangerous Deceptions)

“With realistic, well-researched historical detail, a strong, intelligent heroine, and a fascinating, uncommon setting, this novel will appeal to romance and historical fans alike.” —Library Journal

“A surfeit of fascinating historical details and a refreshingly different setting give DECEPTIONS a unique flavor, making Marilyn Clay’s novel perfect for readers who miss the romance-tinged historical novels of Rosalind Laker.” — Booklist

“DECEPTIONS is one of the best historical suspense novels I have ever read! Highly recommended!” — Mary Frasier

“Marilyn Clay's DECEPTIONS is a multi-layered story of struggle, lies and the quest for love in the New World. Faithful to historical detail, including language and actions, it was a joy to read such a wonderfully written historical novel. Readers of historical fiction will find themselves completely immersed in the time period and, more importantly, in the story of feisty and intelligent Catherine, whose voyage to Jamestown is the beginning of a life-changing journey.” — Libby Malin

SECRETS & LIES is book #2 in Marilyn Clay's Colonial American Historical Suspense Series. Four young girls travel from London to the New World aboard a Bride Ship destined to become brides to the settlers. But instead of love, marriage and new lives, the girls are swept into a maelstrom of lies, treachery, and deceit. Both novels were originally published in hardcover from Five Star/Gale. BETSY ROSS: ACCIDENTAL SPY by Marilyn Clay is another Colonial American Historical Suspense novel now available in both print, e-book, and in audio at Google & Apple.

Titles in Marilyn Clay's Juliette Abbott Regency Mystery Series, MURDER AT MORLAND MANOR, MURDER IN MAYFAIR, MURDER IN MARGATE, MURDER AT MEDLEY PARK, MURDER IN MIDDLEWYCH, MURDER IN MAIDSTONE, MURDER AT MONTFORD HALL, MURDER ON MARSH LANE, MURDER IN MARTINDALE, MURDER AT MARLEY CHASE, MURDER IN THE MERRYTON MEWS, (& soon MURDER ON MARSDEN MOOR) are in print, ebook, & also in audio from Google

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