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PRELUDE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
The story opens on a bustling English harbor where a small fleet, led by the modest ship Admiral, prepares to cross the Atlantic. At its heart is Eleanor Dare, a young wife whose excitement and private anxieties mingle as she bids farewell to familiar shores. Her quiet resolve and tender moments with her husband set a personal tone amid the larger venture of establishing a new colony.
As the vessels battle restless seas, the narrative follows Eleanor’s observations of storm‑tossed waves, distant islands, and the hopeful sight of Santa Cruz’s palms. After a daring night maneuver that leaves the Admiral to forge ahead alone, the fleet reaches the treacherous reefs surrounding Roanoke Island. The colonists’ first steps onto the new land are tinged with wonder and uncertainty, as they wonder whether the earlier settlers are still there. This early act blends historical detail with the intimate emotional journey of a woman stepping into the unknown.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (189K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2019-01-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for a historical novel that imagines the fate of Virginia Dare, this early 20th-century writer turned one of America’s oldest mysteries into sweeping fiction. Her work blends Lost Colony legend, Jamestown history, and the story of Pocahontas into a dramatic adventure.
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