The Colonists
By Wm. Michael Stanfield
After a tumultuous Atlantic crossing, Malcolm, Charles, Abby, and Rufus arrive in the American British Colonies and settle on Winthrop Hurley's farm, where they begin to adapt to colonial living. Through a generous offer from Winthrop, Malcolm's cousin, each of them become part-owner of the farm and assume more responsibility for its success.
Malcolm is approached by Winthrop and one of his associates about being selected as a replacement delegate...
In the autumn of 1765, Charles Burton and his sister Abby arrive in Yorktown, Virginia, fleeing a shadowy calamity in England. With Sir Malcolm Hurley and the enigmatic Rufus MacKenzie at their side, they seek a fresh start on a tobacco farm near Williamsburg, owned by Malcolm’s cousin, Winthrop Hurley.
Life in the Colonies is both promising and perilous. The Burtons find purpose and community, but hardship strikes when a barn fire leaves Winthrop gravely injured. Amid the trials, Charles meets Francis Millhouse—a spirited printer’s daughter whose wit and warmth kindle a romance that blossoms into marriage.
Yet something sinister has followed Charles across the Atlantic, threatening the fragile peace he’s built. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Charles and Francis face a reckoning that could tear their world apart.
Set against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of revolution, The Colonists is a sweeping tale of resilience, loyalty, and love. Through fire and betrayal, laughter and loss, the bonds of family and friendship are tested—and sometimes, reforged in the flames.