The Shadowed Way - Smith, M. Daniel
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Harold Knutt, a hero of the French & Indian war, returns to England and begins his search for Sinclair, daughter of his mentor, Sergeant Major Scott. With the help of a recent acquaintance, he soon falls in love with the independent and willful woman of means. He wins a seat in the House of Commons, speaking out against the onerous taxes levied on those who bled for the English Empire in the fight against the French. He soon realizes his journey through the shadowed halls of politics might lead him back to the red path, with the conflict between colonies and the crown looming on the horizon.…mehr

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Harold Knutt, a hero of the French & Indian war, returns to England and begins his search for Sinclair, daughter of his mentor, Sergeant Major Scott. With the help of a recent acquaintance, he soon falls in love with the independent and willful woman of means. He wins a seat in the House of Commons, speaking out against the onerous taxes levied on those who bled for the English Empire in the fight against the French. He soon realizes his journey through the shadowed halls of politics might lead him back to the red path, with the conflict between colonies and the crown looming on the horizon. He soon finds himself pitted against a secretive cabal made up of politicos, pamphleteers, and men of commerce, holding the reins of power firmly in their hands, manipulating events in the colonies to their personal advantage, backed by a sinister group of 'unnamed men' striking from the shadows against anyone daring stand in the way. Legacy's Road: The Shadowed Way is a novel about people choosing to set morals aside, joining themselves with vile men intent on countering Harold's efforts. Political warfare ensues, ending in acts of violence as deadly as those he fought through in Legacy's Road: The Red Path. Join the citizens of the American colonies, native peoples, and members of Harold's family as they discover their destinies along the shadowed way.
Autorenporträt
M. Daniel Smith is a prolific author of historical fiction, speculative and literary fiction, mysteries and thrillers. The Red Path, the first book in the Legacy's Road series, is his debut historical novel.He particularly enjoys writing about strong-willed, feisty women and the men they love, showing them in moments of emotional turmoil, introspective conversation, and physical closeness. Coming from a blue-collar background, raised with two older sisters and strong female role models, Daniel enjoys exploring the interplay between wives and husbands, siblings, and people meeting, then falling in love.As a voracious reader who began reading all the books in his parents' library when he was five, he cut his teeth on a wide range of subject matters, covering war, romance, historical novels, and the like.A life-long Mainer, he is continually inspired by the wild natural beauty of his home state. Now retired, Daniel spends his time writing the type of novels he grew up with, telling his character's stories as clearly and as honestly as possible. Learn more about Daniel and his books at www.bayledgespress.com.