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The Story (from the publisher’s website) : Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical eighteenth-century woman. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with.  Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical eighteenth-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the Seven Years' War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa's long-lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself. Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when she is taken captive by the tribe Clay left, his hand--and heart--are forced, leading to one very private and one very public reckoning. Laura Frantz  is a Christy Award winner and the ECPA bestselling author of eleven novels, including  The Frontiersman's Daughter ,  Courting Morrow Little ,  The Colonel'...

In this edition of Black ‘n’ Gold Girl’s What to Watch, I give you a reminder and a new series to watch in the meantime. The reminder: Sanditon airs on PBS this Sunday at 9 PM EST. I beg of you, set your alarm or your DVR to catch this delicious series. Yes, the ending leaves a lot to be desired but the rest is so Austen and a romantic’s delight. Andrew Davies and crew captured the true essence of regency seaside life in this first tv adaptation on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel. Theo James as Sidney Parker is a dish in a cravat and Rose Williams brilliantly captures the naïveté of Charlotte as she explores the world outside her small town. If you can’t wait until Sunday for something new and interesting to watch, might I suggest you turn to Netflix and the three part Dracula miniseries? The only thing it has in common with Sanditon is that it’s British and based on a novel. It goes without saying that it’s bloody and a bit horrifying, but it’s from the creators of Sherlock , so ...