Between Two Shores

This book by Jocelyn Green is reminiscent of books by Lori Benton.  The characters include Native American during Colonial Days of the United States and Canada, as well as the colonists. 

Catherine Duvall and her father run a trading post for the colonists and the Mohawks in the area.  They have two ransomed captives working an indenture for them.  Samuel has run off with only one year left on his indenture.  Thankful has worked out her indenture but because she was the only surviving member of her family after the Abenakis raided her village and killed her parents.

The book takes place during the French/Indian War and many of the settings and activities in the book are historical.  The trials of the Canadians and the Native tribes during this time meant hardships due to lack of food for just about everyone.

From the title, it would seem that the book takes place between France and the Colonies, but the two shores are the shores of a river.   While the book has some romantic leanings, it is not a romance novel with a happily ever after ending.  It does end well, but not in all the expected ways.  I think this is what makes the book a compelling read.  A Solid Four Stars.

My thanks to Bethany House and NetGalley.com for providing the galley I read for this review.