The Beloved Woman
The Beloved Woman by Deborah Smith, published by BelleBooks, Incorporated on December 30, 2015, is a historical fiction novel that explores the tumultuous experiences of the Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears. This edition spans 270 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Katherine Blue Song, a Cherokee healer whose family is tragically lost to violence as she returns from her medical training in Philadelphia. Justis Gallatin, a white miner and friend of her family, vows to protect her, but Katherine’s fierce independence drives her to forge her own path amidst the upheaval.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical events intertwined with themes of love and resilience. The story navigates the complexities of Katherine’s dual identity and her commitment to her people as they embark on a harrowing journey westward. Set against the backdrop of both New York’s opulence and the stark realities of the Trail of Tears, The Beloved Woman delves into the personal struggles and passionate connections that arise in times of conflict. This edition serves as a prequel to Follow The Sun, linking the past with the contemporary narratives of the Gallatin descendants.
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Her people uprooted by broken promises. Her heart torn by conflicting desires.
The Trail of Tears: The forced exodus of the Cherokee people from their homeland in Georgia to make way for the white gold miners and settlers. Katherine Blue Song’s family never lived to see the Trail of Tears. They were massacred just as she returned from Philadelphia, where she’d been one of the country’s first women trained as a doctor.
Justis Gallatin, a white man, a rough-and-ready miner, was Jesse Blue Song’s friend and partner. Before he buried the victims of the massacre, he made a solemn promise to protect Katherine. But the lovely and headstrong Cherokee healer would not be protected or owned by any man. Her destiny was with her own people, to use her skills on the long, arduous journey westward.
From plush New York hotels to the savage sorrow of the Trail of Tears, Katherine and Justis are torn asunder by a continent’s history and hurled together because of a passion as vast as the lands they love, lost, and fight to regain.
The Beloved Woman is the prequel to Follow The Sun, a collection of three contemporary novels about the Gallatin descendants.
Deborah Smith is the New York Times and Kindle bestseller of more than thirty-five romance and women’s fiction novels. A Place To Call Home has been voted one of the best romance novels of the 20th century in two reader surveys. The Crossroads Caf was No. 1 on the Kindle bestseller list, and has more than 700 4.5 star reviews. Learn more about Deborah’s books at www.bellbridgebooks.com.
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