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Journey to Mackinac Island in the years after the Revolutionary War, where cultures collide, identities clash, and an Indian maiden must choose her destiny.
In The Loon Feather, Iola Fuller weaves a compelling tale of Oneta, the daughter of the great Chief Tecumseh, who grows up caught between two worlds. Raised on Mackinac Island, she learns the traditions of her Native people and the European ways of her French stepfather, Pierre Debans.
Educated at a Quebec convent, Oneta must navigate the tension between these cultures and ultimately decide where her allegiance lies. Full of vivid historical detail and set against the backdrop of the fur trade and frontier life, this novel captures the struggles and triumphs of a young woman striving to forge her identity.
Iola Fuller, born in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, pursued a career as a writer after earning degrees from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Guided by her creative writing professor, Roy W. Cowden, Fuller crafted meticulously researched historical novels.
Her works often spotlight characters who confront and overcome significant challenges, with themes of cultural tension and resilience taking center stage.
The Loon Feather is a fascinating exploration of life on Mackinac Island during a pivotal era in American history. Whether you’re drawn to tales of cultural heritage, indigenous history, or richly detailed storytelling, this novel offers a window into a world where survival and identity are deeply intertwined.Â
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