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seaton44's review against another edition
5.0
Once again, Laura Frantz brings to life the early American frontier, introducing the Swan family and Colonel Clay Tygart. Tessa has spent all of her life dodging Indian arrows, haunted by the capture of a dear friend and the death of her father. She longs for a peaceful life beyond the wilderness that was all she knew. Clay Tygart, raised by Lenape Indians and Philadelphia Quakers, he takes command of the fort bearing his name, quickly earning everyone’s respect.
Both determined not to marry, they become an unlikely couple. But when Tessa and her brothers suddenly face grave danger, their love and endurance is tested. They set out on a quest to be rid of the frontier dangers and recover a life dear to Tessa.
Beautifully woven together, An Uncommon Woman will have you turning pages from the very first line about a desired petticoat, to the last page leading into a new life.
Both determined not to marry, they become an unlikely couple. But when Tessa and her brothers suddenly face grave danger, their love and endurance is tested. They set out on a quest to be rid of the frontier dangers and recover a life dear to Tessa.
Beautifully woven together, An Uncommon Woman will have you turning pages from the very first line about a desired petticoat, to the last page leading into a new life.
morgangiesbrecht's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first Laura Frantz book, and it won’t be my last! The way she brings history to life is enchanting.
Tessa & Clay were really lovely together! I especially liked Tessa’s relationship with her brothers.
Tessa & Clay were really lovely together! I especially liked Tessa’s relationship with her brothers.
rachel93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
4.5
Disclaimer: Christian Fiction.
While it did not start out as good as A Bound Heart, An Uncommon Woman ended up being a page turning story. I ending up enjoying Tessa and Clay’s relationship. Both were in ways affected by Indian raids. One more than the other. Towards the end there’s is a locket that maybe an Easter Egg to the previous book. Both books are stand alone novels but Clay saying that it was his mothers and that he did not know where she got it has me wondering if maybe he is some kind of relative to Lark and Magnus. It could also just be my mind jumping to conclusions.
Recommend for fans of Laura Frantz.
While it did not start out as good as A Bound Heart, An Uncommon Woman ended up being a page turning story. I ending up enjoying Tessa and Clay’s relationship. Both were in ways affected by Indian raids. One more than the other. Towards the end there’s is a locket that maybe an Easter Egg to the previous book. Both books are stand alone novels but Clay saying that it was his mothers and that he did not know where she got it has me wondering if maybe he is some kind of relative to Lark and Magnus. It could also just be my mind jumping to conclusions.
Recommend for fans of Laura Frantz.
adventuresofaliterarynature's review against another edition
4.0
One of the things Laura Frantz is best known for is her vivid descriptions of the early American frontier. She writes in such a way that you are transported back in time and feel like you are really there. Such was the case in this book, and though it unfortunately bogged me down a little in the first half, I still recognized the beauty of the writing and appreciated it. I was definitely more sucked into the second half but the book as a whole was still a wonderful read! And I definitely enjoyed all of the mentions of places close to where I live!
I loved Clay and Tessa’s characters and I really loved them together! Their interactions were such fun and I loved their little banter! Selfishly I wanted more of them together in scenes and getting to see more of the sparks fly but what we got was still enough to wholly enchant me! The rest of the characters, namely Tessa’s family, were great too and I definitely wouldn’t mind getting more of their stories in the future (hint hint)!
All in all another great book from a masterful storyteller that I’m sure all fans of her books and/or frontier romances will enjoy!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I loved Clay and Tessa’s characters and I really loved them together! Their interactions were such fun and I loved their little banter! Selfishly I wanted more of them together in scenes and getting to see more of the sparks fly but what we got was still enough to wholly enchant me! The rest of the characters, namely Tessa’s family, were great too and I definitely wouldn’t mind getting more of their stories in the future (hint hint)!
All in all another great book from a masterful storyteller that I’m sure all fans of her books and/or frontier romances will enjoy!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
caslater83's review against another edition
4.0
Laura Frantz is a great writer, so I was thrilled to be selected for this ARC book. (My favorite is [b: The Mistress of Tall Acre|24933985|The Mistress of Tall Acre|Laura Frantz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1425340627l/24933985._SY75_.jpg|44589552], so I pretty much compare all her other books to this one.) I would like to tell all readers that the story is well-written. The beginning failed to hook and bait me, but I kept plodding on because I know Ms. Frantz has the skills to create dynamics. After the first one hundred pages, the story finally took a more interesting turn. From that point on, it got so much better and it was easier to retain my attention.
I felt for both Keturah and Tessa. All these years, Tessa longed to be reunited with her dear friend, but she's almost a complete stranger to them now. Then you consider what it was like for Keturah to be taken from her family and raised among a band of Indians, giving up her culture to assimilate herself into their way of life for mere survival. While this story is fictional, I can only imagine the psychological impact it had people who really did experience this.
Then there is Clay who is a man (with a little mystery to his past) whose own past shaped him. He too was taken from his own people and raised among the natives. He learned the language(es) and adapted to their cultural ways. He used his knowledge to his advantage and it served him well.
Aside from the storyline, I liked learning about the dyes, the medicinal herbs found in the regions, and how it was used to help both the natives and the frontiers people. I also found it interesting in the one paragraph where it mentions that believers were often buried facing the east as they anticipated the return of Christ. I had never picked noticed that in any of my travels, but I am deeply fascinated by that. I will have to start paying attention now whenever I see the burial grounds of early American settlers.
All in all, it's a good book. I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.
I felt for both Keturah and Tessa. All these years, Tessa longed to be reunited with her dear friend, but she's almost a complete stranger to them now. Then you consider what it was like for Keturah to be taken from her family and raised among a band of Indians, giving up her culture to assimilate herself into their way of life for mere survival. While this story is fictional, I can only imagine the psychological impact it had people who really did experience this.
Then there is Clay who is a man (with a little mystery to his past) whose own past shaped him. He too was taken from his own people and raised among the natives. He learned the language(es) and adapted to their cultural ways. He used his knowledge to his advantage and it served him well.
Aside from the storyline, I liked learning about the dyes, the medicinal herbs found in the regions, and how it was used to help both the natives and the frontiers people. I also found it interesting in the one paragraph where it mentions that believers were often buried facing the east as they anticipated the return of Christ. I had never picked noticed that in any of my travels, but I am deeply fascinated by that. I will have to start paying attention now whenever I see the burial grounds of early American settlers.
All in all, it's a good book. I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.
55_sallymander's review against another edition
5.0
An Uncommon Woman by Laura Frantz
pages: 382
published by: Revell Publishing and Baker Publishing
Reviewed by: T. Hoover, USA
An original adventure story spanning from Pennsylvania to the Western Borderlands in Western Virginia.
Tessa Swan is a 24 year old lass, who dreams of a more modern existence, overmountain-where the struggle to survive isn't such a life and death struggle, every day. Her family operates Swan Ferry on the Buckhannon River. Her father was killed by indians; her 5 brothers working so hard in the fields and at the ferry; she and her mother struggling to keep the farm going-mountains of foods to cook every single day.
Clay Tygart, has always had to struggle to survive. Around 7 years old, he was stolen by Indians-his mother and father killed. Later, he was rescued by Whites and forced to live with the Plain People, since they were the closest thing he had to living relatives. He, accompanied by Jude and Maddie, a married couple that had been with him for a long time, on their way to Fort Tygart in Western Virginia, to take over as the Post Commandant. He is afraid to love anyone or to let anyone get close, he has lost every single person who ever loved him.
The Post needs constant operations, to keep up with the warring Indians and sending out scouts, constantly. Clay and Tessa try to fight any feelings that they have towards each other, but it is futile.
Quite pleasant story, there are murders, blood, kidnappings-all sorts of things you would expect on the Western Front.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing and LibraryThing and was under no obligation to leave a review.
An Uncommon Woman by Laura Frantz
pages: 382
published by: Revell Publishing and Baker Publishing
Reviewed by: T. Hoover, USA
pages: 382
published by: Revell Publishing and Baker Publishing
Reviewed by: T. Hoover, USA
An original adventure story spanning from Pennsylvania to the Western Borderlands in Western Virginia.
Tessa Swan is a 24 year old lass, who dreams of a more modern existence, overmountain-where the struggle to survive isn't such a life and death struggle, every day. Her family operates Swan Ferry on the Buckhannon River. Her father was killed by indians; her 5 brothers working so hard in the fields and at the ferry; she and her mother struggling to keep the farm going-mountains of foods to cook every single day.
Clay Tygart, has always had to struggle to survive. Around 7 years old, he was stolen by Indians-his mother and father killed. Later, he was rescued by Whites and forced to live with the Plain People, since they were the closest thing he had to living relatives. He, accompanied by Jude and Maddie, a married couple that had been with him for a long time, on their way to Fort Tygart in Western Virginia, to take over as the Post Commandant. He is afraid to love anyone or to let anyone get close, he has lost every single person who ever loved him.
The Post needs constant operations, to keep up with the warring Indians and sending out scouts, constantly. Clay and Tessa try to fight any feelings that they have towards each other, but it is futile.
Quite pleasant story, there are murders, blood, kidnappings-all sorts of things you would expect on the Western Front.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing and LibraryThing and was under no obligation to leave a review.
An Uncommon Woman by Laura Frantz
pages: 382
published by: Revell Publishing and Baker Publishing
Reviewed by: T. Hoover, USA
scottishpixie26's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great, well written story. Had me laughing and crying.
dakotars's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
abigailkayharris's review against another edition
5.0
What to say? What to say? I signed up to review this book on a whim. Sometimes not the smartest idea, especially after not completely enjoying a book I previously read by the same author. (I liked it, a lot, I just didn’t find it to be my favorite of her books.) Yet if I had not requested this book I would not have found and read a book, in this case, An Uncommon Woman that redeemed Frantz for me. That’s all I need to say but to make this a full review I have to add that I loved the way the characters, particularly, Tessa were not the normal 18th century people you expect to find in a book featuring a dark time in history.
Much like Alone Yet Not Alone you’ll find yourself quickly pulled into a grieving family, a fearful community, a bitter man, and an Indian raised soldier’s story.
In the backdrop of a small fort settlement, An Uncommon Woman is a spectacular story of courage, overcoming grief, and the love of a soldier and a woman who must brave the wilderness and find their place. Not to be missed by any historical fiction lover or someone who enjoys a tale with courageous characters that you can feel the air they breathed — the descriptions are so well written.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Much like Alone Yet Not Alone you’ll find yourself quickly pulled into a grieving family, a fearful community, a bitter man, and an Indian raised soldier’s story.
In the backdrop of a small fort settlement, An Uncommon Woman is a spectacular story of courage, overcoming grief, and the love of a soldier and a woman who must brave the wilderness and find their place. Not to be missed by any historical fiction lover or someone who enjoys a tale with courageous characters that you can feel the air they breathed — the descriptions are so well written.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.