The Legend of Tyoga Weathersby
by H.L. Grandin
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Pub Date Jul 18 2012 | Archive Date Jun 03 2013
Description
Set at the turn of the 17th Century in the frontier of Appalachia, THE LEGEND OF TYOGA WEATHERSBY follows the adventures of a young settler and the Native American tribe that has adopted him as their own, as he is transformed by deed and circumstance to legendary stature. Mystically awakened to the promise of “knowing” as generations of Weathersbys before, the rhythms of the natural world unfold in mysterious ways as he is embraced by primal forces that seem beyond his control. Tyoga is tested by the might and savage fury of the leader of a marauding pack of wolves, and in saving the life of his companion Tes Qua Ta Wa (the One Who Opens the Door) his life is transformed and the legend is born. As the lines between man and myth, spirit dog and mortal soul begin to blur, Tyoga Weathersby is embroiled in the intrigue of intertribal politics, captured by the cry of the wild to fulfill destiny’s call, and ripped apart by his love for the beautiful Cherokee maiden, Sunlei, whom he must set free to keep alive.
Peppered with historical facts from the founding of Jamestown to the massacre at Wolstenholmstown in 1622, this fast-paced read takes the time to bring the Appalachian Mountains of the late 1600’s alive in exquisite detail. From the description of the Weathersby’s rescue of the powerful Powhatan chief, Opencanecanough, to the ferocious battle on the escarpment between Tyoga and the commander of the wolves, this captivating tale keeps the adventure reader turning the page, and the lovers of romance wanting more.
Advance Praise
Early in the seventeenth century, the Weathersbys settled on land in the
New World. The natives were wary of all the Europeans. However in
1622 Tyoga's grandfather rescued Powhatan Chief Opencanecanough, who
makes him and his kin friends for life. The tribe also recognized that
this clan, like the natives, lives in harmony with the land.
In
1688, Tyoga's father recognizes his six years old son's nature
awakening. He warns Tyoga that one day he will fulfill his destiny and
be victorious, but how he handles winning will determine whether he is
the victor or just a predetermined fated choice. Six years later, Tyoga
and his blood brother Res Qua Ra Wa are in the woods when the latter
steps on a trap. Tyoga saves his best friend's life from marauding
wolves as a legend begins to form. He falls in love with Cherokee
maiden Sunlei, but realizes for her to live, he must ignore his
feelings.
This engaging epic historical tale paints a vivid
picture of Colonial Virginia but also contains a strong message
encouraging people "This above all: to thine own self be true"
(Shakespeare). The storyline follows the adventures of Tyoga (and his
BFF) as he tries to do what he believes is right and honorable, but also
questions when he is doing deeds that others including his fate tell
define as good rather than his beliefs. Loaded with action, The Legend
of Tyoga Weatherbys is a brisk unique psychological thriller that
ponders nature, nurture and self-identity. Reviewed by Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 Top Reviewer
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780985726720 |
| PRICE | $16.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 404 |
