Epic, post-Revolutionary family drama, located in Indian territory and colonists' settlements of upstate New York. Vivid characters. Great dialogue. Beautiful landscape. Romance, tragedy, hostility, conflict. Huge plot twist at the end. Book 1 of a 6 books series.
2.5 stars I love her books -- just not this one. Nothing happened until page 370. It was like mucking through endless, muddy, anticipatory narrative. Even the denouement was disappointing and predictable. Thank goodness I don't host BBQs.