Iron & Fire

By: Kerrin Willis

Narrated by: Naomi Rose-Mock

1675—Plymouth Colony—Verity Parker promised to look after her family. Raised among the bookshops and turmoil of Reformation London, Verity now finds herself in Puritan New England, where she must learn to keep her head down and her mouth shut, or risk dire consequences.

The only person who values her tenacity is Kit, the heretical ironworker she has been forbidden to see. When King Philip’s War breaks out, Verity must stay silent as the Puritan elders spread hateful rhetoric about the “savages” in the forest. When she witnesses a young girl die in childbirth, Verity must stand by as neighbors blame God’s vengeance. But when tragedy strikes her own home, Verity must choose between her duty to her family and her love for Kit. Will she choose to keep the peace, or will she defy the leaders of the colony for a chance at happiness?

Set against the backdrop of King Philip’s War, the bloodiest war per capita in American history, Iron & Fire explores the experience of a clever, educated woman at a time when being so often resulted in death. Perfect for fans of Amy Belding Brown’s Flight of the Sparrow, or Elizabeth George Speare’s The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Iron & Fire was written for those who listened to the original American Girl series as children and are now all grown up.

©2022 Kerrin Willis (P)2022 Kerrin Willis

Excellent read!

Set in Puritan New England in the late 1600’s, Iron & Fire delivers a relatable, somehow modern character in a realistic historical setting. This book has history, tension, love, and purpose. Excellent read.

Loved this Book!

Great historical fiction book with descriptions that made me feel like I was there. Loved the characters and the twists and turns in the story. I couldn’t stop listening! Hope there will be a sequel.