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Cate of the Lost Colony by [Klein, Lisa]

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by Lisa Klein (Author)

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Lady Catherine is one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite court maidens-until her forbidden romance with Sir Walter Ralegh is discovered. In a bitter twist of irony, the jealous queen banishes Cate to Ralegh's colony of Roanoke, in the New World. Ralegh pledges to come for Cate, but as the months stretch out, Cate begins to doubt his promise and his love. Instead it is Manteo, a Croatoan Indian, whom the colonists-and Cate-increasingly turn to. Yet just as Cate's longings for England and Ralegh fade and she discovers a new love in Manteo, Ralegh will finally set sail for the New World.

Seamlessly weaving together fact with fiction, Lisa Klein's newest historical drama is an engrossing tale of adventure and forbidden love-kindled by one of the most famous mysteries in American history: the fate of the settlers at Roanoke, who disappeared without a trace forty years before the Pilgrims would set foot in Plymouth.

Length: 336 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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For Ophelia:

New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age list for 2007

Texas Tayshas Reading List 2008

Nominated for the 2008 BBYA Reading List

*This robust, convincing portrait of the Elizabethan world with complex, rounded characters wraps an intriguingly plausible solution to the "lost colony" mystery inside a compelling love story of subtle thematic depth. (Kirkus on Cate of the Lost Colony, starred review)

Klein deftly balances the romantic appeal with the grueling reality of survival, the lives of original inhabitants, and factual background of English colonization. (Booklist on Cate of the Lost Colony)

Klein's latest is a riveting, nuanced historical drama...[a] wrenching, richly told story. (Booklist on Lady Macbeth's Daughter)

A spellbinding tale of love, murder, and revenge. (VOYA on Ophelia)

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A dramatic love triangle inspired by a historical mystery

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 1248 KB
Print Length: 336 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens; 1 edition (12 Oct. 2010)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Language: English
ASIN: B0040GJ52Y
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,502,036 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #255 in Kindle Store > Books > Teen & Young Adult > Historical Fiction > United States
- #521 in Kindle Store > Books > Teen & Young Adult > Romance > Historical
- #1025 in Books > Young Adult > Love & Romance > Historical

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Beckymmoe

Well-written "what if"

3 March 2012 - Published on Amazon.com

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Having visited Roanoke Island on a family trip many years ago, I've always been fascinated by the story of the "lost" colony. I was very excited to see that Lisa Klein, a historical fiction author I've read and enjoyed in the past, had decided to put her own spin on the tale.

Klein tells her story from three very different points of view. Acting as the main narrator, Lady Catherine Archer is a young handmaiden to Queen Elizabeth. She angers Elizabeth by flirting with Sir Walter Raleigh, one of the queen's favorite courtiers, and is first sent to the Tower and then later to England's new American colony, Roanoke. Another part of the story is told through Sir Walter's personal papers--letters, journal antries, and poems, giving readers a glimpse into the man who was the driving force behind Elizabeth's colonial experiment. Still another perspective is given by Manteo, a young Croatoan man who befriends the English, travels to the British Isles, and acts as an embassary between the English and their neighbors back in America. The three narratives blend skillfully to give readers a more complete picture of England's first attempt at colony building.

Klein did a lot of research for this work, and it shows. I read Lee Miller's nonficton Roanoke: Mystery of the Lost Colony while reading Cate of the Lost Colony, just to compare it to the "real" story. Klein's attention to detail is amazing, and the conjectures she make seem realistic and plausible. If her story doesn't actually solve the mystery, I can safely say I wish it did! I definitely recommend this book to anyone who has wondered just what did happen to America's lost colony.

A. Paxman

Enjoyable but not exactly moving.

4 June 2012 - Published on Amazon.com

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Cate, a young woman orphaned by the recent death of her father, finds herself a maid to Queen Elizabeth. At first thrilled at the amazing opportunity, Cate is disappointed to discover the politics and games played even amongst the servants to win the Queen's favor. When the Queen discovers Cates forbidden romance with another at court she is punished, by being sent to the America's to help settle a new colony. But to Cate, this is the freedom she has wanted.

I really enjoyed this historical tale of the first colonists at Roanoke. The mistakes, friendships, and enemies made as colonist turned against colonist, and native against native was interesting to read about. My only disappointment in this novel was the lack of depth I felt for the characters. There was so much potential throughout the story to really move the reader emotionally, but the connection fell short. I liked it, but could have been more emotionally engaging.

Sheryl Blanton

A great mystery

15 September 2014 - Published on Amazon.com

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A good book, lots of speculations. Since we do not know what happened to our lost colony we can only assume the worst or best. I like to think that Virginia Dare did integrate with the nearby Indians and possibly married and gave birth to many children of the New Americans. The strength of both backgrounds give us the variability of our great nation.

Lisa Klein wrote a stirring book and at times I wasn't sure who was the person thinking or talking in the chapters. Was it Cate or her protector. All and all I read it and enjoyed reading number one a total mystery and two about the first colony on American soil.

Jessica B.

Great historical romance

29 November 2012 - Published on Amazon.com

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Cate of the Lost Colony is about a girl who is banished to the new world by a jealous queen. This is the kind of entertaining historical fiction that also happens teaches you a little something about history. There is a huge cast of characters in this book, most of whom existed in real life. The main characters really shined even though the minor characters often got mixed up in my mind (thank goodness for the awesome character list at the beginning). The main characters Cate, Manteo, and Sir Walter Ralegh all narrate this story. I found the voices of each of the narrators so distinct and beautiful that I could tell within a paragraph or two who was talking even though it wasn't labeled. Through each of the narrators we get to see the new world from different perspectives. Cate shows us life as a colonist. Manteo shows us the major changes that the Native Amercians went through. Sir Walter Ralegh, who is an historical figure, shows us the glory and wealth people dreamed of finding in America.

I loved the summary at the end of the book that explained what was fiction and what wasn't. It was surprising how much of the story was actually not that far from reality. I read this at the perfect time of year. Who knew that a novel about pilgrims would be such a page-turner? The writing was authentic and wonderful. The romance was amazing. No instant love or cliches to be found.

Overall, it was a great historical romance that had me hooked until the last page.

Lauren Lynch

Very Enjoyable!

1 June 2012 - Published on Amazon.com

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I must admit that based on the cover and Kindle price, I wasn't expecting much. I bought Cate of the Lost Colony simply because I enjoy historical fiction and had an interest in the lost colony of Roanoke. I was pleasantly surprised that it exceeded my expectations and had trouble putting it down. While the author took quite a bit of creative license on a subject that has few recorded facts, I found it all believable. She weaved in fictional characters in with historical ones with such credible creativity. I was so amused by Klein's portrayal of Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth that I found myself researching them on the side as I read. What colorful characters! I have limited free time to invest in reading, but found this book to be well worth it! The quality of this book far exceeds its Kindle price. I will definitely be checking out Lisa Klein's other books.

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