“They stood in the pool of lantern light, the house still around them. She placed a hand to calm his still heaving chest, the heat of his body fresh from travel. The coolness of her hand made him start, then he pulled her close. It was more than her body he needed.” CulturePowerfulNovelDramaExplorationEnlighteningFiction WritingCherokeeHistorical Novel19th Century Classic Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters
“As much as his heart remained rooted here, what lay beyond his country, beyond his nation, called to him like a cord buried deep within, pulling taut, drawing him away.” FictionHistoryDramaEducationalHistorical FictionHistorical ResearchCherokeeNative American HistoryFictional NarrativesFictional Drama Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters
“Now the ash of their aspirations lay bitter on his tongue. He was certain he would not have done differently, but oh, if only he had known how briefly the taste of the possible would be sweet on his lips.” FictionHistoryDramaHistorical FictionHistorical ResearchCherokeeFictionalNative American HistoryFictional Drama Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters