Jedediah Trelawney has a secret. Revealing it could cost him his life. Jedediah Trelawney joins a small, overcrowded ship bound for America. A young man from a privileged background, he struggles to adapt to life at sea. Determined to earn the respect of his fellow passengers, he undertakes arduous tasks alongside the crew, but Jed is not cut out for the life of a sailor. Sickness is rife aboard the Mayflower. Inspired by Samuel Fuller, a self-taught physician, Jed develops a fascination with the healing arts. He thrives as Doctor Fuller’s apprentice and challenges traditional ideas, seeking kinder methods for treating the sick. Smitten by Desire Minter, Jed dreams of a future as a respected colony physician with Desire as his wife. Hostile passenger, John Billington, has other ideas. When Billington threatens to reveal Jed’s past, Jed becomes the victim of bullying and bribery. Somehow, Jed must silence Billington for good, or risk losing everything — including his life. A page-turning tale about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
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2 primary booksThe Mayflower Collection is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2019 with contributions by Dionne Haynes.
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I have been wanting to read a historical fiction that isn't about WW2 and this one fit the bill perfectly. I could never imagine travelling by boat, from one country to the next the way these settlers did. Cramped conditions. Unhealthy atmosphere with little to no medical treatments available must have made for an extremely uncomfortable voyage.
The writing is engaging and I enjoyed the story from beginning to end. This one's a hidden gem. Definitely recommend.
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