The Heart's Highway A Romance of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century

"The Heart's Highway: A Romance of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a captivating that transports readers to the colonial era of America, immersing them in a tale of love, adventure, and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of the lush Virginia countryside during the 17th century, Freeman's novel follows the tumultuous journey of its protagonists as they navigate the complexities of love and society in a time of upheaval and change. Through vivid prose and richly drawn characters, Freeman brings to life the vibrant tapestry of colonial America, weaving together themes of romance, duty, and rebellion. As the story unfolds, readers are swept away by the forbidden romance between the spirited heroine and the dashing hero, whose love transcends social barriers and cultural divides. Against the backdrop of political unrest and cultural clashes, their relationship blossoms, facing challenges and obstacles that threaten to tear them apart. "The Heart's Highway" is a testament to Freeman's talent for storytelling, as she seamlessly blends historical detail with compelling drama, creating a narrative that is both immersive and emotionally resonant.

Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was an American author. Freeman was born on October 31, 1852, in Randolph, Massachusetts, to Eleanor Lothrop and Warren Edward Wilkins, who christened her "Mary Ella". Freeman's parents were conservative Congregationalists, and he grew up under severe supervision. Religious limitations play an important role in some of her works. In 1867, the family relocated to Brattleboro, Vermont, where Freeman graduated from the local high school before spending one year at Mount Holyoke College (formerly Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) in South Hadley, Massachusetts, from 1870 to 1871. She eventually completed her schooling at Glenwood Seminary in West Brattleboro. When the family's dry goods business in Vermont failed in 1873, they moved back to Randolph, Massachusetts. In 1867, the family relocated to Brattleboro, Vermont, where Freeman graduated from the local high school before spending one year at Mount Holyoke College (formerly Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) in South Hadley, Massachusetts, from 1870 to 1871. She eventually completed her schooling at Glenwood Seminary in West Brattleboro. When the family's dry goods business in Vermont failed in 1873, they moved back to Randolph, Massachusetts. Three years later, Freeman's mother died, and she changed her middle name to "Eleanor" to honor her memory.