Abbie Spence,
Philosophy-Lit Major
Time Travel and
Changing History
The Robinson Crusoe
Connection
About the Author and
his Next Book
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Arch Grove Press
Winner of the Preditors &
Editors Author's Site of
Excellence Award August 2000
"A novel for historical fiction lovers and nautical buffs…this tale is an intellectual as well as entertaining story."
—Alan Caruba, National Book Critics Circle
"[Sessions] wrote from a unique perspective. He has a gift for weaving an intriguing story."
—Ben Franklin Awards Reviewers, PMA
"Time travel, fantasy, adventure...an unusual, lively, informed read."
—Booknews, The Poisoned Pen
"It is easy to be caught up in [this] story."
—Library Journal
How would a modern, highly educated young woman fare in the macho, 18th century world of New Spain? What was life like among Chumash Indians during the European exploration of California? Or family life in the household of a Lieutenant Governor of Panama, royal city and capital of the New World?
Island Woman is the dramatic account of Abbie Spence who unwillingly time travels to 1704. The period and imagery are perfectly depicted, providing an evocative setting for the emotional and intellectual fireworks between Abbie and the people she meets.
This unusual novel defies easy categorization. As author Ann Mavor says, "Somehow Richard Sessions has combined the best parts of adventure, romance, mystery, sci-fi, and historical fiction to create a story that is both fun and serious."
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