Virginia

Shannon McNear

Sep 2024 · Daughters of the Lost Colony Book 4 · Barbour Publishing

About this ebook

The White Doe of the Outer Banks Grows into Womanhood

Return to the “what if” questions surrounding the Lost Colony and explore the possible fate of Virginia Dare--the first English child born in the New World. What happened to her after her grandfather John White returned to England and the colony he established disappeared into the mists of time? Legends abound, but she was indeed a real girl who, if she survived to adulthood, must have also become part of the legacy that is the people of the Outer Banks. In the spring of 1602 by English reckoning, "Ginny," as she is called by family and friends, is fourteen and firmly considered a grown woman by the standards of the People. For her entire life she has watched the beautiful give-and-take of the Kurawoten and other native peoples with the English who came from across the ocean. She's enjoyed being the darling of both English and Kurawoten alike--but a stirring deep inside her will not be put to rest.

One careless decision lands her and fellow “first baby” Henry Harvie, along with their Croatoan friend Redbud, in enemy hands. Carried away into Mangoac territory, out of the reach of Manteo and the others, she must learn who she truly is—not only the daughter of Elinor and Ananias Dare but also a child of the One True God, who gives her courage to go wherever the path of her life might lead.

Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity gained from extensive research. 

Also of interest:
Elinor by Shannon McNear (Book 1 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)
Mary by Shannon McNear (Book 2 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)
Rebecca by Shannon McNear (Book 3 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)

The colony at Roanoke disappeared into the shadows of history. But, what if at least one survived to leave a lasting legacy?

Ratings and reviews

Impeccable research, a delicious slow burn romance, & fast paced suspense made this historical fiction based on the true story of Virginia Dare hard to put down. This is my first book by Shannon McNear & I look forward to reading more. I’ve always been fascinated by the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. Virginia explores the interesting theory that the colony simply joined the local Native tribes, trying to survive a wild landscape with both friends & foes.

I loved this Christian historical fiction story. The characters seemed real and the storyline was well written. There were very difficult parts very likely similar to things that could certainly have actually happened. I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved reading the inspirational and wonderfully written story. When Virginia (Ginny) and her two friends are taken by another native tribe, Virginia stays true to her faith while Felipe translates for her and teaches Ginny and her friends the language, but Ginny refuses to marry the medicine man because he is an unbeliever. Read the highly recommended and a must read riveting story.

About the author

Transplanted to North Dakota after more than two decades in the Deep South, Shannon McNear loves losing herself in local history. She’s the author of four novellas, the first a 2014 RITA® nominee and the most recent a 2021 SELAH winner, and six full-length novels. Her greatest joy, however, is in being a military wife, mom, mother-in-law, and grammie. She’s been a contributor to Colonial Quills and The Borrowed Book, and is a current member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers. When not cooking, researching, or leaking story from her fingertips, she enjoys being outdoors, basking in the beauty of the northern prairies.