The Wood’s Edge A Novel
The Wood’s Edge A Novel by Lori Benton, published by PRH Christian Publishing on April 21, 2015, is a historical fiction that explores the complex interactions between British colonists and the Oneida tribe in 1757 New York. The narrative centers around Major Reginald Aubrey, who, in a moment of grief, makes a fateful decision that alters the lives of two families forever. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of relationships and moral dilemmas as the story unfolds at the wood’s edge, where cultures clash and secrets linger. The novel delves into themes of loss, identity, and the quest for redemption, as characters grapple with their intertwined fates. As the truth emerges, the narrative examines the potential for healing and understanding amidst deep-seated grief and vengeance. The characters, including Anna and her brother William, navigate their complex connections, raising questions about faith and the possibility of reconciliation in a divided world.
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At the wood’s edge cultures collide. Can two families survive the impact?
The 1757 New York frontier is home to the Oneida tribe and to British colonists, yet their feet rarely walk the same paths.
On the day Fort William Henry falls, Major Reginald Aubrey is beside himself with grief. His son, born that day, has died in the arms of his sleeping wife. When Reginald comes across an Oneida mother with newborn twins, one white, one brown, he makes a choice that will haunt the lives of all involved. He steals the white baby and leaves his own child behind. Reginald’s wife and foundling daughter, Anna, never suspect the truth about the boy they call William, but Reginald is wracked by regret that only intensifies with time, as his secret spreads its devastating ripples.
When the long buried truth comes to light, can an unlikely friendship forged at the wood’s edge provide a way forward? For a father tormented by fear of judgment, another by lust for vengeance. For a mother still grieving her lost child. For a brother who feels his twin’s absence, another unaware of his twin’s existence. And for Anna, who loves them both—Two Hawks, the mysterious Oneida boy she meets in secret, and William, her brother. As paths long divided collide, how will God direct the feet of those who follow Him?
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