Lois Swann Libri

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II America, this novel follows the journey of Lorenzo, a fictional Italian artist who seeks to find his place in a new world. As he grapples with his identity and the challenges of adapting to a foreign culture, the story explores themes of creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of artistic passion. Through Lorenzo's experiences, the narrative delves into the immigrant experience and the transformative power of art in shaping one's life.

Set against the backdrop of pre-Revolutionary Massachusetts, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of a Native American and British family amidst political turmoil. Iconic characters navigate diverse settings, from the woods and sea to battlefields and drawing rooms, each striving for personal independence. The story is propelled by the complex relationship of a once-married couple, a red man and a white woman, whose separation ignites the unfolding drama and highlights themes of identity and freedom.

Set in colonial Massachusetts, the story follows Elizabeth Dowland, a land heiress escaping an unwanted marriage. She finds love and independence with Silent Fox, a gentle Indian who saves her. Their revolutionary relationship challenges societal norms of culture, race, language, and class. Embracing plural marriage, Beth's journey highlights her commitment to a new way of life and the struggle to reconcile her family's expectations with her vision of true love.

TORN COVENANTS, sequel to THE MISTS OF MANITTOO, in THE DOWLAND TRILOGY, is the moving story of Elizabeth Dowland and Wakwa Manunnappu, her Native American husband, striving to build a life together in a world bent on tearing them apart. It is 1748. Elizabeth is now living in the Massachuseuck town with Wakwa and his other wife, Qunneke. Wakwa's mythic march north to secure peace with the northern tribes and Elizabeth's efforts to teach the skill of weaving to the Massachuseuck women result in betrayal and injury. Overcoming mortal dangers and succeeding in protecting Beth's vast land inheritance with sanction by the British Crown bring the red and white families ever closer. Heroic efforts to hold the marriage together cannot stop the reach of conspiracy. TORN COVENANTS is a story of love and the labor of birthing a nation.