Abigail's Peace is the most difficult book I've written to date. One of my goals in writing Forts of Refuge was to view Pontiac's Rebellion from the different points of view of those involved. Sarah's Choice is totally viewed from the British Colonial point of view. Maggie's Strength brings in the French point of view. With Abigail's Peace, I have introduced a Seneca point of view.

Early in the writing, I reached out to the Seneca Nation in New York looking for someone willing to read this book for accuracy. I was bopped around from email to email and finally landed with their library, but I wasn't able to connect with anyone interested in reading the book. In essence, I was told, "Write whatever you want, it's okay." So I did my best - after much research - to portray the Seneca viewpoint as authentically as I could. The rest of the Iroquois tribes stayed out of Pontiac's Rebellion, but a segment of the Seneca joined in the fighting. So the tribe itself was split on the issue, which gave added conflict to my main Seneca character. I hope readers will enjoy getting to know him as much as I did.

As with Sarah's Choice and Maggie's Strength, I don't attempt to draw conclusions from the actual history or paint it with our 21st Century hindsight brush. The history is what it is. Abigail's story is about a young woman forced from the world she was raised in, fled to a world she'd never imagined, and then made a place for herself there. At its heart, Abigail's story is the story of acceptance. 16 s Kremena Koleva275 77

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Fort Niagra (New York) 1763

Lovely conclusion to the series!

The characters were well written and the slow burn romance was realistic, especially given the time period and separation between different demographics. While Uncle Corne was a minor character, his relationship with his niece Abigail was a sweet one. He was gruff as one would expect, but had a soft underbelly for his niece.read-in-20237 s Kailey685 80

I have loved each of these books in this series since they give a different look at the lives of those in the forts during this time period. the others, I loved this book! It just might be my new favorite!


I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.6 s Jeanne Alfveby Crea764 80

Wonderful historical fiction! I love getting lost in Author Pegg Thomas's Forts of Refuge series. Her talented pen and her impeccable research place you right there in the 1700's in a time and place very different from our own, and each one gives us a story from a different point of view, British Colonial, French, and Seneca.

We are first introduced to Abigail Aldridge as she is hefted over a smelly sailor's shoulder to bring her ashore. She stole away from her half-brother's home in Boston to go and live with her Uncle Cornelius at Fort Niagara. She has a speech impediment and feels shunned by her own half siblings, and others in her social circle. This action shocks her brother and her uncle. Uncle Corne is a crusty bachelor with the military stationed at the fort. I loved watching how their relationship develop. "You have no idea the ray of sunshine you have been to your old uncle."

"In Boston, one knew the rules. One stayed in their own social circle. Or was shunned by it for a stammer. Abigail dropped onto her bed and buried her face in her hands. Somehow, she had to come to grips with a world much more complex and dangerous then she could ever have imagined from the frilly four poster bed in her half brother's house."

She first encounters a Seneca scout for the British army named Koyengquahtah (called Koyen by the army) when she arrives, as he watches the white women being carried ashore from the boat, and helps with their trunks. She is fearful of Koyen who she views as a half-naked savage. He struggles with white soldiers on his land let alone now women and families. "He may be scouting for the British, but he did so to help his people- not theirs."

"In his heart did he want war? No. Not anymore than his mother did. He wanted peace. But he also wanted the white man gone. He wanted life to go back to what it had been. What it should be. Didn't he?"

Koyen's tribe, the Seneca is divided on whether they want to fight the white man or live in peace with them, and Koyen has to decide what he believes.

There is so much to this beautiful story as you get a firsthand look at what life looked on the frontier as the characters encounter such differences, danger, war, hatred, and also friendships, acceptance, family, and those who try to live in peace with each other.

"Sometimes the greatest measure of wisdom is in listening."

Abigail's Peace really touched my heart. I love character-driven stories and I was captivated watching Abigail and Koyen grow in wisdom and maturity. I appreciated all the secondary characters that add so much to the story, Koyen's sister (and Abigail's friend) Red Beads, his wise mother, Abigail's Uncle, Sir William Johnson, Lurana Quinn and her breadmaking (now I'm craving a scone!)

I highly recommend this captivating historical fiction story!

Thank you to the author for allowing me to read an early copy, all opinions are my own.4 s Sydney BettsAuthor 9 books239

I'm writing this specifically for readers who follow my and know my criteria.
I found this book frustrating on two levels. First, the writer is talented, pulling me into the story quickly and keeping me there. I even found myself wanting to get back to this book when I had other things to do. However, at about the two-thirds I began checking how many pages I had yet to read. It wasn't boring. I love history, and this author incorporates it into her stories well, but the romance felt a car engine refusing to start. It stayed in a sort of holding pattern until the last few pages. Then, I was stunned to find the page I flipped was the last. The story had ended. I love a slow burning romance. Instead, this was a slow burning attraction that leaped over the romance to the culmination. Realistic forces kept the two protagonists from communicating beyond occasional greetings, leaving them to form attractions via observations of the other's actions. Perfect--for the first half of a story. I would have particularly enjoyed this approach had the novel been portraying an arranged marriage that transitioned into deeper discovery and love upon marrying. As it was, it left me feeling unsatisfied.
My second frustration carries over from this author's other two novels in this series. She writes storylines that could easily encourage readers in the faith. Since the books are billeted as CF, I would love for her to demonstrate a deepening relationship between the protagonist(s) and Jesus, to show at least one of them going to Him, leaning on Him, looking to Him for guidance and crediting Him for giving it. Instead, Jesus is left out entirely. Somewhere, this author has stated that she aims to write Christian themes without actually mentioning the Bible (That's a summation of something I read months ago, not a quote). Unfortunately, in doing so--at least in this novel--she conflates darkness and light. Light, by nature, has certain attributes that darkness does not hold in common. Because this difference is not deliniated, the heroine seems hapless and dense when she is supposed to be courageous and loving. Furthermore, an element of the story goes beyond the absence of a mention of scripture to contradicting it directly. This could easily have been remedied if the author wanted to outright portray the truth of the Gospel.
Would I recommend this book? If the reader did not expect to find characters who struggled to follow Jesus within its pages, I might. It was interesting, unpredictable, and clean. But to reader who look for books that encourage them to follow Jesus, this book will in no way satisfy. 4 s Kristi643

I enjoyed the character growth. I wasn't a fan of Abigail in the beginning, she came across as immature and childish. But as the story continued to develop so did she. Koyen also grew in his beliefs and opinions. His mother also a clan mother was full of wisdom and she was able to speak to him in a way that he respected even if he sometimes didn't agree. I thought the ending was done well.

I have always been fascinated with sign language and d how the author included that within the story. I now want to go visit Fort Niagara and explore its grounds. So much history.

Rating: PG-13
Language: implied swearing
Recommend: yes3 s JAT25

Great read!

The history in this book is so fascinating. I could picture myself in the story. The characters came to life as the story continued. As mentioned in a previous review.....is a sequel in the works???3 s Mary JohnsAuthor 2 books135

Loved the Fort Niagara setting. Plenty of action, drama, and lush description. Mostly enjoyed the romance between Abigail and Koyen. Looking forward to this author's next offering! 3 s Kimberly RussellAuthor 2 books293

Well, she did it again…

Every time I pick up a Pegg Thomas novel, I realize that life will be put on hold until I read the last word. This time was no different… except it is the ultimate story on steroids. I believe that Abigail’s Peace is, by far, Mrs. Thomas’ best.

I tend to gravitate toward character-driven novels so I pay close attention to their development. And Abigail’s shines.

I wasn’t much of a fan of the heroine, Abigail Aldridge. I found her spoiled, judgmental, and uptight—the perfect picture of a potential 1700s Boston member of elite society—and one I found hard to root for. At first.

Abigail is plagued by a speech impediment that leaves her insecure and feeling unworthy of life, love, and respect. Those around her treat her unkindly, and she is staring down a life of miserable loneliness until she takes matters into her own hands.

And the story takes off in a most unexpected way.

Abigail steals away to present herself to her Uncle Corne, who is fighting Indians in the wild frontier, her motive to escaper her misery. Not exactly a well-thought-out plan, we watch as she stumbles through hard times, bad decisions, and consequences for her scheming actions as she travels the bumpy road to maturity. Through it all, she garners the attention of one of the locals… that she doesn’t even know she wants…

Enter Seneca Indian, Koyengquahtah.

Koyen had me suspicious. He was the ultimate savage, a manly man with blood thirst on his mind. I didn’t trust him, as he was from the enemy tribe. Literally. But as time goes on, we see how he too begins to change and grow under the tutelage of his wise mother and male mentors, until he begins to shift into a mature version of his best self. One that looks beyond his need for revenge against the white man to a stance of becoming a warrior for justice and peace among his people.

Thomas took each character and developed them individually while masterfully interweaving their stories to a dramatic conclusion that left me breathless.

But now? I have to return to my normally scheduled life and mourn how much I want to know what happens to Abigail and Koyen.

Sequel, please!3 s Sunnie920 37

I have enjoyed the historical fiction books that I have read from this author, which is what keeps me reading them! Once you find something you enjoy, you continue to read these wonderful books.
The writing style and character development are excellent in this book. The research must have been very in-depth to recreate such an incredible read. This is a book in the 1700's time frame, which would require many hours of research to develop a precise and wonderful book of this period.

As Abigail arrives into the fort, she finds life is very different than what she was used to or was expecting and it was interesting to read about the Seneca and their side of things. The book was a real page turner and I loved that! Had to keep reading and not put it down!

I received a complimentary copy from the author. All thoughts are my own.3 s Jeanine Reed368 13

Abigail’s Peace, the last of the Forts of Refuge, is a perfect ending to the series. As the author mentions in her notes, her plan was to present three different perspectives of Pontiac’s Rebellion over the three novels: British (Sarah’s Choice), French (Maggie’s Strength), and finally Native American (Abigail’s Peace). I greatly appreciate her goal and her attention to history, not shying away from the facts that all sides had the capacity for brutality and benevolence. Good and evil were always present, making for not only a physical battle, but a battle to be waged in their hearts, for right and wrong, for peace or war.

In the dedication she states “….to those who work to preserve and appreciate our history for what it was and how it shaped us rather than holding it up to a 21st Century standard.” I whole heartedly agree! She also writes, “May we look at our history with clear eyes and learn from those who came before. They were not perfect—and neither are we—but their struggles and choices and consequences formed our world today. They used the tools and knowledge and courage they had to survive and thrive in a world far different from the one they left for us.” Thank you for that profound, yet simple piece of wisdom, Pegg! We should appreciate all history, whether good or bad, and learn what it has to teach us. History, scars, serves as a reminder, not only of our mistakes and failures, but also of our determination to make a way in this life, to rise after a fall, to survive after trials and to not repeat those failures.

Enough of my philosophical rambling. Abigail and Koyen are two souls that, by nature, are bound to be enemies, yet they find a common ground, in protecting those they care for. Each character grows and learns to trust, even though they are on opposing sides. Both are determined to make a way for peace, a bridge joining two side, in hopes of all eventually living in harmony and accord.

Outstanding stories!2 s Gracie Yost10 1 follower

I absolutely loved this story, and, I feel it will stay with me for quite awhile. All Abigail wanted was was to be accepted. Koyen wanted his people to be able to retain their traditions and live as they had lived before the British came. And, if not the British , there would be others. Settlers, The French etc. Abigail wanted to be treated as an equal, and, not shunned because of her stammering. She chose her way and as she adapted to life at the Fort, her heart was opened and she seen Koyen and his sisters for who they are. People. Human Beings. Yes some tribes chose war instead of Peace. I used to live in Kentucky before I moved back to Ohio. We lived right where the Trail of Tears passed through. There are even grave markers for those Indians that had lost their life there .God made us all in his image. Not one race above the others. Pegg Thomas has taken her gift of writing and weaved a story so compelling… Abigail’s plight, Koyen and his quest for peace. All woven together in a heart breaking at times, yet beautiful story of, the desire for acceptance, to be seen as an equal . 2 s Susan540 26

This was such a great story. I couldn’t put it down. Mrs. Thomas’ third book in the Forts of Refuge series is just as good as the first two. I loved the characters of Abigail and Koyengquahtah. I d the way the author was able to portray the Seneca point of view along with the British. She also shows that understanding each other goes a long way toward peace. I loved being able to see the growth of both Abigail and Koyen throughout the book. I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommended it.
I received a copy of this book from the author and was not required to write a positive review. These thoughts are mine.
2 s AubreyAnn235 45

“You are heart of me, Mourning Dove.”

Best line in the whole book. I’ve enjoyed this series immensely. I appreciate the opportunity to grapple with the various perspectives at that time without hearing that only one of them was entirely right. There’s a lot of nuance!

Mourn and Abigail’s story was so lovely. Their first impressions and assumptions were challenged, and they grew because of it. I only wish there was an epilogue. ;)2 s Kami S401 9

3.5 rounded up

This is the 3rd in this series. It was my least favorite of the three, although I still enjoyed it. It felt more fiction to me than the first 2... probably because of the plot being more from the point of view of one of the Indians, I'm sure that was very challenging to write! You do not need to read these in order, they stand alone. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author...I really enjoyed her reading style in this series.2 s Gail276

Another excellent book by Pegg Thomas! I highly recommend this, but of the three Forts of Refuge books this was my least favorite, so I gave it four stars instead of five. I was disappointed in the ending.
I love history and I've learned a lot reading Pegg's fort books, mostly what our ancestors went through to settle the area, the life of the American Indians and the wars between the two. I tend to gravitate to stories with the southern plantations and southern belles. It's good to broaden our prospective and learn new things.2 s Rita523 3

Historical Romance at its best.

I have really enjoyed the series, Forts of Refuge. Each story is about a different Fort. The Characters are believable and the history is Awesome. 2 s Maggie455

This was my least favorite of the trilogy. However, I really enjoyed getting more familiar with this time and event. Altogether, a great trilogy which I will recommend. clean-romance historical-fiction2 s Phyllis R210 24

A perfect addition to this series

We gain a Seneca POV in this 3rd standalone book of the Forts of Refuge series. This tale lends to procedures that were common to the ways of the British at the time, such as the use of Indian scouts to move about and gain information amongst the Iroquois Nation. Pontiac continued to gather the tribes for uprising. There was much talk of either fighting against the British to regain lands or embracing peace since the British had the ability to wipe away each singular tribe from their lands.

Abigail Aldridge, a Bostonian, had not felt at home in a long time. Set apart by the death of her parents and her speech impediment, she was constantly the object of pity and ridicule, not accepted within the societal boundaries of the day. The hand language used by the Seneca and the freedom to make her own way give her a new voice.

In Pegg Thomas fashion, this story “hits the ground running” from page one and by the time I got to Chapter 21 I couldn’t read fast enough. Note that this series is classified as historical romance and has a slow paced forbidden love storyline. It is written with a Christian worldview without spiritual dialog.

This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this book from the author free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.2 s Ashley LaveringAuthor 9 books127

Nice

It was a good read. I felt it ended too soon for my liking. I enjoyed the character but really really wanted an epilogue. 2 s Jennifer Desloover75 2

This was a perfect 3rd book to this trilogy. I really d how Abigail found her confidence, even though afraid, and ventured out on her own to find happiness. This book is a great reminder that we shouldn't judge someone by how they appear on the outside. A true person's character is what lies inside!2 s Sandra HartAuthor 17 books322

Forts of Refuge Series
Book Three

This third book in the series was a page turner for me!

Abigail Aldridge steals away from her brother’s Boston home and catches a schooner to Fort Niagara where her uncle is stationed. Though Uncle Cornelius loves her, he’s not happy to see her because he fears for her safety. It’s 1763, and Pontiac has gathered tribes together to attack other British forts. Abigail feels the bare chests of the fort’s Seneca scouts is scandalous. She fears them.

Koyen finds the wide, brightly-colored dresses the British women wear ridiculous. However, when Abigail befriends his sisters, she captures his attention. Koyen, a Seneca warrior, is torn by his job as a scout for soldiers at Fort Niagara. Part of him wants to join Pontiac’s fight and drive the British forts from Seneca land. The other part doesn’t want to do anything to place Abigail in jeopardy.

Courageous characters touched me with their bravery. Thomas has woven a multi-layered story amidst actual historical events. Real-life people enhance the authenticity of the story. I love learning history as a natural part of a fictional novel.

Thomas has delivered another well-written story with a swoon-worthy hero. I couldn’t put it down!

I will look for more books by this author!
1 Betti1,089 26

It is so wonderful to benefit from the extensive research done by this author as I have once again learned more about the history of the Niagara area. Fort Niagara has a special place in my memories, as I have visited it and can picture many of the descriptions made in this lovely story of a proper lady who does her best to bring peace, regardless of the hindrances she has experienced in her young life.

Abigail Aldridge may have been an unexpected and unwelcome visitor, but the difference she made was a real treat to read about. The settlement of our great country was fraught with wars, the moving of the original dwellers and not much peace. How could a stammering young lady make any difference amid all these hardships?

This third book in the Forts of Refuge series was received through Spinner of Yarns Publishing. The thoughts and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.historical inspirational1 Christin739 24

not my fav of the series

I this series and devoured the first two books. But this one is 3 stars. While I d the setting, I felt the story dragged. I also didn’t quite follow the love story. They didn’t really talk about much ever. How in the world did they know they loved each other? But then again, it does seem maybe more realistic to the time. I still find the history to be accurate and I really appreciated that! I did feel Koyen was almost portrayed as immature or teenager-ish in the beginning. It’s hard to mature a character in a book though. Still a worthwhile series. I still want to hear Henri’s story!1 Phyllis Rundell998 9

This is Book #3 in the Forts of Refuge series and is a beautiful story full of history, relationships, and drama. It is Abigail and Koyen's story; each of which are battling their own internal battle. This is an excellent story; a real page turner that you will be unable to put down; and I highly recommend it.1 Theresa117 1 follower

Historical fiction at it's best

I loved these books, they were imperfect which is man in life (woman too). However, they have the ability to learn and grow, which they do. I loved that historical detail is found at the end. Highly recommend!1 Jan Silvera213

I truly enjoyed this book and series! This is the first I had read from this author. This series was wonderful. I truly recommend this book and the full series.! 1 Linda YezakAuthor 17 books110

I loved the entire Forts of Refuge series. The first was my favorite until I read the second. I loved the second novel best until I read the third. Each story is exciting, unique, and satisfying.

I loved the challenges the heroine faced in Abigail's Peace, but I especially loved the dilemma the hero faced. A Seneca Indian torn between the desire to maintain the tribe's way of life and traditions and the need for peace between the English and the Seneca. The character arc for both Abigail and Koyen is rich and full, and their growth is fulfilling--as is the happily-ever-after ending.

Great job, Pegg!historical historical-romance1 Beverly W.26

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