Virginia is the fourth wonderful addition to the Daughters of the Lost Colony series. I enjoyed this entertaining, touching series very much, and this book is my favorite of the four. This well-written, well-researched, fictional “what if” story of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World, drew me in from the beginning and kept me reading expectantly to the satisfying ending. The emotion-packed, dramatic plot, perfectly blending the factual and fictional, flows at a steady pace. Detailed descriptions of the Outer Banks setting, amazing historical details, and beautifully crafted, memorable characters, both historical and fictional, bring the story to life. I especially appreciate the strong faith element expounding valuable spiritual truths concerning the character and power of the One True God and his free gift of salvation. The author’s historical notes, glossary and cast of characters at the end of the book featuring definitions of Native terms and explanations of historical context of people, people groups, and places are very useful in navigating the story especially if you have not read the previous books in the series. I recommend this book and the series as must reads for historical romance fans. Note: Timewise, Virginia falls between the second and third books in the series. It can be read as a standalone; however, I recommend reading Elinor (Book 1) and Mary (Book 2) first for a more enjoyable reading experience and connection to the characters.
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.

The worst thing about this book, for me, is that it's the final one in this series. I've so loved journeying back to the Outer Banks and the days of the Lost Colony with McNear as she's brought a 'possible history' to life through each of her stories. They are extraordinarily well-researched and bring both the era and the setting to life for the reader. In Virginia, the little girl from Elinor has grown up and is taken captive by natives. She finds herself as she finds her way back home, both to her family and herself, and she shares her faith with others along the way.