The Hidden Children

Set against the smoky aftermath of burning towns and the tangled highways of a once‑vast empire, this novel follows a young woman of the Long House as she navigates the fragile peace of the Iroquois League. The narrative blends documented history with imagined lives, giving voice to the women who held real political power in a world that often erased them. Through vivid descriptions of forests, rivers and the lingering echo of treaties, the story invites listeners to feel the weight of a culture on the brink of transformation.

When a hidden child emerges from the turmoil—an infant whose lineage could alter alliances—the protagonist must decide between duty to her people and the secret hopes of love. Along the way, encounters with the proud Mohicans, the wary Lenni‑Lenape, and the encroaching white settlers reveal the complex tapestry of loyalty, betrayal, and survival. The first act builds a tense, emotionally charged foundation that promises deeper revelations about identity and the cost of peace.