This is the second novel I have read by Laura Frantz. As before, I was not at all disappointed. She does a marvelous job of describing details pertaining to the times in which the stories take place. Her characters are lovable and the stories gripping. In time I hope to read every novel she has written. I am adding her to my list of favorite authors.

For some overall reason,as I read this book, it kept reminding me of Zane Grey. I have never experienced this before when reading a book. I grew up on Zane grey and Louis LaMour. It is a terrific read. I am sure that I will read it again.

Review originally published on Black n Gold Girl's Book Spot (10/17/09)

I love to read all types of stories featuring different time periods in the history of our country. I can't remember the last time I read a Christian fiction book based around the frontier beyond the Cumberland Gap. Most of the new fiction I've been seeing has been based around the Civil War or later life farther West. The Frontiersman's Daughter is a refreshing change. It's late 18th century!

I really enjoyed this story especially all the fascinating aspects of herbal medicine and the treatment of illnesses in the wilderness. Lael, an independent young woman was taught the curative nature of native plants by her aunt Ma Horn and from there went on to help those at Fort Click until Doctor Ian Justus arrived. Eventually Lael and Ian join forces to help with the treatment of ailments at the fort and the area that surrounds.

There was a bit of a love story but mostly this book was about Lael growing up and finding herself and her faith. A very enjoyable read. The only thing that I had a problem with was Captain Jack! I want to know what happened to him...he was a friend to Lael and her father but after a few brief encounters with Lael he disappeared. I liked him! Oh well, maybe we'll meet him again in a future book!

*I received my complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for posting my honest review.*

Laura Frantz is a master wordsmith, painting vivid settings, multi-layered characters and spellbinding plots. The research required for this story left me in awe--I'm a Laura Frantz fan for life. Can't wait to get started on her next novel.

~Jocelyn Green, author of Widow of Gettysburg

A very well-written novel and visually descriptive of the time and place, owing largely, I imagine, to the author's own family history in Kentucky since the 1700's. An excellent read.... so much so, that as soon as I finished it, I started the book all over again! I also purchased and read the author's other Kentucky Revolutionary period novels, Courting Morrow Little and The Colonel's Lady, and was similarly pleased. Highly recommend any and all of these books.