Wau-nan-gee; Or, the Massacre at Chicago: A Romance of the American Revolution

In the summer of 1812 a quiet frontier fort receives a grim warning. Winnebeg, a trusted Indian messenger, delivers a sealed dispatch that hints at a looming disaster for Lieutenant Elmsley, Captain Headley and the families sheltering within the walls. The story places these characters against the rising tide of Tecumseh’s confederacy, blending the urgency of military maneuvering with the personal stakes of those left behind. A young heroine, Maria Heywood, watches the tension build, her perspective lending both sympathy and suspense.

The author draws on meticulous historical detail, evoking the harsh weather, thin supplies, and uneasy negotiations that marked the western front. Yet the narrative never loses sight of intimate emotions—the resolve of women defending their homes and the conflicted loyalties of soldiers on both sides. This balanced view honors both the American troops and the Native warriors they face. Listeners can expect a vivid, character‑driven portrait of a pivotal moment before the tragedy that would become known as the Massacre at Chicago.