Down Under Interviews with Author Gail Combs Oglesby
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|Down Under Interviews
Plymouth, 1620: Sarah has left the security of all she knows to travel with her husband to the New World, but things don't go as planned. The Mayflower is lost, unable to find the colony already there. They must manage on their own.
Час и място
18.08.2024 г., 19:00 ч. – 20:00 ч. Гринуич-5
Down Under Interviews
За събитието
A novel by author Gail Combs Oglesby
Awards
On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk (The Centenary Chronicles-Tales of American Women)
Short-listed for the highly coveted Eric Hoffer Book Award for 2024
Awarded the Bronze Award for General Historical Fiction from the HFC 2023 Annual Book Awards Awarded the 5-star from Reader's Favorite Awarded the Gold Book Award from Literary Titan April 2024 Winner of the highly coveted 5-star Highly Recommended award from The Historical Fiction Company. Plymouth, 1620: Sarah has left the security of all she knows to travel with her husband to the New World, but things don't go as planned. The Mayflower is lost, unable to find the colony already there. They must manage on their own. There is not enough food, no shelter, and then people start dying. Can Sarah find her inner strength and prevail, or is she destined to join the others, another grave on Coles Hill?
"On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk" is deeply satisfying. Whether it veers towards happiness or sadness, it stays true to the story's spirit and provides a fitting conclusion to Sarah's journey.
This book stands out for its focus on ordinary women of the past whose accomplishments were anything but ordinary. This refreshing perspective adds a unique dimension to the historical fiction genre. The author's skill at incorporating historical elements into an engaging story without becoming boring is impressive. Because of the evocative and detailed writing, Sarah's experiences come to life on the page—a clever plot arc with a distinct beginning, middle, and end. Every stage of Sarah's trip receives sufficient attention, guaranteeing the story's smooth and seamless progression. A must-read for everyone who loves a strong woman character who overcomes the odds.