Historical Fiction
Where morning dawns
1986·190 pages
In 1587 Roanoke, a missionary woman grapples with duty to her betrothed, deepening faith, and unexpected emotional pull toward a Native American man amid wilderness perils.
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In 1587 Roanoke, a missionary woman grapples with duty to her betrothed, deepening faith, and unexpected emotional pull toward a Native American man amid wilderness perils.
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Maggie Lawrence journeys to join her betrothed, Richard Shabedge, in the colony of Roanoke in 1587, where they plan to be missionaries to the Native Americans. But it is one Native American-Towaye-who challenges her emotions and spiritual strength more than any other man. When Richard sails for England, Maggie finds herself drawn to the company of this intriguing native. But his presence becomes more to her than pleasure. To marry Richard was a part of her duty to God, she thought. Towaye made h...
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Sexual content
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Emotional romantic tension and attraction between Maggie and Towaye; fade-to-black with emphasis on restraint and vows.
Violence & gore
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References to wilderness perils and colonial hardships without graphic depictions.
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present
Religious content
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Central themes of missionary work, faith, God's will, conversion, and spiritual witness.
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Colonial settlement and Native American interactions form historical backdrop.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Hardships of colonial life and cultural tensions mentioned without graphic abuse.
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