A fascinating retelling of the story of Pocahontas, the third in the Daughters of the Lost Colony by Shannon McNear. Even without reading the other books you will find yourself totally immersed within the plot and the characters, diving into a story so woven with the rich history and beautiful backdrop of the early years of the United States, while also not shying away from the horrors that also occurred. Thank you to Netgalley and the author for this advanced copy of the novel.

I loved reading the previous books from the Daughters of the Lost Colony series, Elinor and Mary. I was excited to have the opportunity to read the third installment, Rebecca, but sad to see it will be final book of the series. I was far from being disappointed and found that this one is my favorite. It was interesting that Rebecca is actually based on the famous historical figure that many Americans know as Pocahontas and John Rolfe. The details of the story were so vivid that they were believable. I thought it was fabulous!

Rebecca will be getting five plus stars from me. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy historical fiction, based on unsolved mysteries. I hope Shannon McNear will be releasing more books based on true events to come.

I received a paperback copy of Shannon McNear's Rebecca from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

What a captivating conclusion to the Daughters Of The Lost Colony series!
Amazing storyteller Shannon McNear masterfully blends real and speculative history into a believable, riveting fictional tale probing a possible link between the Lost Colony of Roanoke and Pocahontas. Vivid detailed descriptions help you experience the story as you read. Superb characterization drives the multilayered plot. The glossary, time table, and historical notes at the end of the book are interesting and helpful in navigating the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I think fans of colonial American history will enjoy and appreciate this book and series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Well written, well researched, and overall an enjoyable read. My primary critique is in regards to the names, which were difficult for me to keep track of, as many kept changing. Once you get beyond the learning curve, however, it's an engrossing story, and I found that it was nearly as informative as it was entertaining.

What a sad story - Pocahontas is introduced as a bright young girl, full of life and a sense of humor. Her mother was taken as a child into the tribe and she became the leader's wife.
The Indian lifestyle is shown to be lively and free - but the lifestyle of the English invaders is shown to be power hungry and ruthless, except for a few.
John Smith's life is introduced as a soldier and an explorer. He even studies the Native American language before he comes to America.
John is captured by Pocahontas's father, he learns that this tribe is generous and wants to be friends with him.
Pocahontas gets married and has a child, but then she is kidnapped, raped by many of the soldiers and forced to wear English dress and learn their language.
What a horrid commentary on the English and their ruthlessness!

I have very much enjoyed this series. I really hate to see it end!
There's some fine writing going on here, and the descriptions of scenes from the story made me feel like I was there.
I didn't want the story to end.
I finished this one in a day. I had to read what happened next. I wasn't disappointed at all.
I think most men, including natives gives their wives pet names.
I think this may be the reason for all the different names. I could be wrong, though. I found it rather enduring, sweet.
I loved "visualizing " how the land might have looked before industrialization took over.
A few surprises and twists along the way.
It's definitely a can't put down book!
I'm a forever fangirl of this author. Ever since the True Crime series.
I can't wait to see what she writes next! This is a keeper for sure!
5 stars for a job well done! I highly recommend it.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is the story of Pocahontas, whom I had no idea until now was renamed Rebecca. The author has done an incredible amount of research, as she has with each installment of this series, to make the historic fiction as near-to-life as possible, and it pays off with a richly-developed setting, characters, and complex plot. We get the story of John Smith and Pocahontas, plus their friends and family, woven together in a diverse narrative. One issue I had a problem with while reading was the fluid use of names...it seemed like the same people kept changing names, and that made it a struggle to connect sometimes.

Rebecca is the perfect finish for Shannon McNear’s Daughters of the Lost Colony series. McNear explores the possibilities of what may have happened and intertwines it with the history we know to weave a story rich in historical detail and peopled with complex characters. A must-read for anyone who enjoyed Elinor and Mary.

When I was a child I have always felt a connection with the Pocahontas character, for me having ascendency with native indingenous people from my country, so every story with tht kind of content always catches my attention. And this novel is fictional great telling about the real life inspiration from one of the most famous women of the north america.

Rebecca is a fictional historical novel about the life of Pocahontas (also known as Mato 'aka and Rebecca). I've always loved the heroic story of Pocahontas, mainly because my great-great grandmother was a Native American from the Miami tribe. Her name was Little Flower, which is also the fictional name for Pocahontas's little sister in this novel. Because of that, I felt a personal connection to this novel. I was very impressed with the amount of research that was done because it is difficult to find accurate accounts of historical people from this time. But based off what I have read and what I can remember from John Smith's journals, the chronological order of events that include him are accurate. However, I did get a bit lost in some of the language and name changes. It would have helped to have a glossary or summary of the different main characters and all the names they go by at the beginning of the book and some translations at the bottom of the page in asterisks, rather than having to flip all the way to the back of the book (especially in reading an eBook). I really did appreciate having the information included, but I didn't realize it was there until I was done with the book. It would've been a great help in understanding what was going on and who was talking.

I also appreciated this exchange between Wahunsenecawh and his brother when he called his wife (Pocahontas's mother) by his new name he gave her, and his brother said, '"Good Woman? Was she not Swan, before?"
"I may call my wives whatever name I wish," Wahunsenecawh said, and his brother laughed again.'

It made me laugh because I had the same problem keeping track of all the name changes! Overall, I really liked this book because it was very interesting to see Pocahontas's journey of faith into becoming "Rebecca".

Thank you Netgalley and Barbour Publishing for the advanced reader copy of this eBook! These opinions are my own.

What's the Real Story of Pocahontas & her People?

Shannon McNear explores the possibility of a connection, between the Lost Colony of Roanoke, & Pocahontas, in "Rebecca (Daughters of the Lost Colony Book 3)"! She's a Master Storytelller, who paints characters with exquisite detail emotionally & physically, & seamlessly blends real facts & fiction.

If you ❤️ a Story based on Christian History, especially American History, then you'll ❤️ this Engrossing, Poignant Story like I did. If you saw Disney's "Pocahontas" Movies, & want to learn more about Pocahuntas (Pocahontas)/Mato'aka/Rebecca, her father Wahunsenecawh, the Powhatan people, Jamestowne (Jamestown), John Smith, & John Rolfe. Then I Highly Recommend You 📖 this Outstanding, 💎 of a 📗!

This Novel is Best Understood, if you 📖 the Series in Chronological Order. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐