The People of the Book: the complete series
The People of the Book is a chronological series of three independent novels about the same family of characters.
A River Too Deep: In the spring of 1817, Alcy Callen visits a step-uncle long presumed dead. She expects a loving reunion but is plunged into treachery and deceit. Even the man who rescues her is not the reliable suitor he appears. Alcy is caught between gratitude and fear, unable to avoid his attentions and unsure of what he intends for her in the strange place they are going.
In Light Bird's Song: Light Bird gave little thought to danger. She was a well-loved daughter in a family of courageous men. She spent her days in pleasant company with her women-folk and her evenings listening to the elders read God’s Word. Only one thing dimmed her happiness: the tall and handsome warrior who was determined to have her. He visited her village year after year, but in the spring of 1839, he brought her a new threat altogether. A fierce Sparrow Hawk leader, enraged by the murders of his wife and son, trailed the prints left carelessly by their attacker—and followed them straight to Light Bird.
Straight Flies the Arrow: During the winter of 1841, Pacing Wolf trails a dangerous renegade, leaving his family in the care of a trusted friend. When his tracking party comes back without him, they pronounce him dead; but his wife, Small Doe, refuses to give up hope he might return. The coming spring offers her few choices. She can accept the courageous new warrior chosen for her or risk falling prey to her husband's war-society rivals. Vengeance and loyalty, hatred and faithfulness, all vie within two enemy villages, one belonging to the Sparrow Hawks and the other to the Allies, threatening to crush each hope of happiness for Small Doe and everyone she loves.
Editorial Review: Ms. Betts is a gifted, eloquent, and frankly poetic storyteller—a joy to read. I highly recommend her books to all who love truth and beauty. ~Dr. Cliff Kelly, former Sr. Editor and Analyst, Focus on the Family’s Truth Project