It is 1653 and Heather Flower, a princess of the Montauk tribe, is enjoying her wedding feast when her groom is killed and she is kidnapped by a rival tribe and held for ransom. Though her ransom is paid by an Englishman, she is nonetheless left to die in a Connecticut forest–until she finds herself rescued by handsome Dutch Lieutenant Dirk Van Buren. Torn between her affection for Dirk and her long friendship with family friend Benjamin Horton, Heather Flower must make a difficult choice–stay true to her friend or follow her heart.
Exploring a unique slice of history, Rebecca DeMarino transports readers to the wild land that would eventually become Long Island, New York. Her attention to detail and her captivating storytelling bring the New World to vivid life.
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Summary
The beautiful young princess of the Montaukett tribe has been kidnapped, traumatized, and left for dead by rival tribe warriors before being wondrously rescued by a handsome Dutch lieutenant; Dirk Van Buren. It\'s June 1653 in what will become Long Island, New York and English and Dutch settlers are vying for property rights on opposite ends of the island. Apparently, two young men from each faction are actively competing over something quite different than political or religious preferences; both aspire to capture the heart of the grief-stricken Heather Flower. Benjamin Horton has known and admired the young Indian woman for years, now he is convinced that he loves her. Having witnessed the brutal murder of her beloved fiance has left Heather Flower emotionally battered and bruised, so she decides to remain near the Southold settlement with her aunt Winnie, hoping that her painful memories of home will eventually subside. Dirk and Benjamin both spend limited amounts of time with Heather Flower until Dirk\'s attentions come to a halt, leaving Heather Flower sadly conflicted; will she accept Ben\'s attention and substitute friendship for love? Or will the God of her newly found faith prove Himself faithful to the very end? The rich history and historic glimpses into the simple, hard-working lifestyle of English settlers in this time period is fascinating and builds a strong foundation under a much simpler story line, involving many family members and acquaintances, whose back stories are woven into dialogue and descriptions. \"To Capture Her Heart\" is a lovely addition to Rebecca DeMarino\'s series and happily leaves plenty of room for the Horton family saga to continue.