Book Review - An Uncommon Woman

Laura Frantz explores the theme of friendship in a very interesting way with Tessa Swan and Keturah Braam in An Uncommon Woman. Separated as young girls when Keturah is taken captive by the Lenape tribe, the two are brought together years later with a world of difference between them. Overcoming the differences that result from Keturah's years with the natives, the two find a beautifully uncommon relationship that seems to be torn asunder yet again when Keturah chooses to return to Indian territory instead of staying at Fort Tygart with the Swan family.

Frantz leaves no relationship unturned, however, and also tends the beautiful, though sometimes rocky, garden of the Swans. With five brothers of diverse personalities, a loving pa who is no longer with them, and a ma who lovingly binds their family together, Tessa cares for her family deeply. She also finds herself caring for Colonel Clay Tygart, commander of the fort near her family's homestead. So, what does it take for a man who believes himself cursed in relationships and too busy commanding a wilderness outpost to allow himself to love? Only an uncommon woman could do that, but it's not that easy.

Frantz cultivates a beautiful but untamed, adventurous, and uncommon story that brings these relationships together in a fulfilling and uplifting way.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me a copy of this book to read and review. The opinions stated in this review are my own and are my completely honest assessment.