A well-researched story about early 1600s England and the colony of Jamestown, but somewhat disjointed, with no "heart", and lacking something to make me care about the people or the situations. ( )

Serena Lynn, age 17, is asked by England's King, James I, to serve at court. She is very pleased, but must decline: she is loyal to the man she's always loved, Anthony Foxcroft. Anthony is embroiled in disputes at court and must ship out for Jamestown.

This was a good story, but it left a few loose ends for me- especially since I expected a certain character to make a reappearance. I also wasn't as interested in its subject matter- Pocahontas. Serena ends up sailing to James town to follow her love, but goes on a mission for Pocahontas, who is sort of the focus, but not really. I would have liked a little more clarity. ( )