Post by Natalie Bright

Thank you Amazon Reviewers! A NEW FATHERLAND: Peace Treaties and Shattered Hopes *****Five Stars***** "After living thirty years in Central Texas, I thought I knew about everything regarding the historical background of my old stomping grounds—New Braunfels, Gruene, Fredericksburg; and even Indianola, further south, before it later washed away. After reading book 2 of A New Fatherland by Natalie Bright and Manuela Schneider, I realized that while I knew these fascinating Texas locations after they were settled, I knew absolutely nothing about their Texas namesakes, the German elite, the dreamers who first organized emigration to America. Their venture was defined by financiers and land cheats but also by hopeful—yet desperate—families, who braved the long water voyage from the Old World for a New World promise of success. Instead, malaria, starvation, and Comanche attacks would fortify the immigrants’ German character, a disposition known for hard work and dogged determination. Bright and Schneider write these revelations in historical novel form, based on actual archival documents, to create a narrative that captures the reader from the get-go." J. BOTKIN ****Four Stars**** "Another great read by Bright and Schneider. I don't understand the negative review about Sophie's situation. It wasn't at all out of line with the times and the narrative was done tastefully, but truthfully. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it is too short. This novelette should have been attached to the first Fatherland." LetsBeReal The truth based on letters home and first-hand accounts are woven into a story about determination and perseverance despite the loss and suffering. Returning to the Fatherland was not an option. From Texas Author Natalie Bright and German author Manuela Schneider, the story of the German settlers continues in Book 2. Published by EK-2, available on Amazon in German and English in all formats, eBook, print, and audio. https://lnkd.in/ge3rYYvm