Jane Mannering can shoot a rifle, throw a knife, and handle a sword as well as any Englishman. However, she is no match for the red-painted warriors who ambush her section of the Colonial caravan the moment they beach their rafts on the shores of Virginia. During a forced march inland, Jane plots their escape, sketching hasty maltese crosses along the trail the pre-agreed upon signal of distress should they become separated from the main party. All the while, she fumes over what interest their captors could possibly have in a spinster like herself and her rugged band of brick masons, sawyers, blacksmiths, saddlers, and cutlers. When Chief Wanchese intercepts them at the crossroads of the Great Trading Path, Janes worst fears are realized. Its a pity the handsome devil happens to be the most ruthless and feared tribal chief in the region. Engaging his attentions was certainly never a part of her escape plan. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Trail of Crosses (Jo Grafford)