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Tanglewood Plantation II: Adventure in the Everglades.

✍️ Jocelyn Miller
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A time-traveling heroine aids a slave ancestor in 1864 Florida.

Miller combines supernatural horror with historical adventure by placing Summer Woodfield in the dangerous environment of the Everglades during the Civil War. The narrative focuses on the physical and emotional struggle to rescue Cherry from a kidnapper while dealing with the chaos of war deserters and local tribes. The introduction of Captain Ruiz adds a layer of romantic intrigue that contrasts with the surrounding violence. This structure allows the author to explore themes of ancestry, justice, and survival within a specific historical context. The story does not offer a comprehensive view of the era but rather uses it as a backdrop for personal conflict and supernatural resolution.

Key Themes
time travel Civil War history supernatural haunting
Literary Context

The novel is set in the Everglades and references Magnolia Plantation, drawing on the American Civil War period of 1864. It incorporates elements of Southern Gothic tradition through its focus on ghosts, slavery, and historical trauma within a fictionalized narrative framework.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Anne Rice · Diana Gabaldon · Shirley Jackson
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Ghost Stories
🏛 Eagletalon Books 📅 2012 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780988621404

📝 Description: Tanglewood Plantation II: Adventure in the Everglades.

Jocelyn Miller’s Tanglewood Plantation II follows Summer Woodfield as she confronts the ghost of Cherry, a former slave whose spirit returns to demand justice. The narrative shifts to the Everglades when Summer discovers a portal to 1864, allowing her to intervene in Cherry’s plight. This historical setting introduces readers to renegade war deserters and blockade runners operating during the Civil War era. Summer and Cherry must evade a menacing figure who kidnapped Cherry from Magnolia Plantation while navigating the complex social landscape of Seminole tribes and coastal conflicts. The plot intensifies when their skiff overturns in a storm, leading to a rescue by Captain Ruiz. This encounter sparks an unexpected romantic tension that complicates their survival efforts against the brutal pursuer. The book appeals to readers interested in time travel mechanics blended with historical fiction. It suits those who enjoy supernatural elements intertwined with period drama and romance. Readers seeking purely academic histories or non-fiction accounts of the Civil War may find the fictionalized narrative lacking in factual depth. The story relies on character dynamics and supernatural intervention rather than detailed historical documentation.

💎 Our verdict on Tanglewood Plantation II: Adventure in the Everglades.

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Miller effectively merges time-travel mechanics with gothic horror, creating a tense atmosphere in the Civil War-era Everglades. The narrative succeeds in balancing physical survival against war deserters with emotional struggles regarding ancestral justice. While it lacks comprehensive historical depth, it thrives on character dynamics and supernatural intervention. This approach suits readers who prefer period drama and romance intertwined with horror elements. It is an engaging read for fans of ghost stories who value atmospheric tension and romantic intrigue over factual accuracy in their historical settings.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy the intersection of supernatural horror and historical fiction will find this narrative compelling. It offers a unique perspective by placing a time-traveling heroine in the dangerous Everglades of 1864, allowing for an exploration of ancestry and survival. The book appeals to those interested in romantic intrigue amidst chaos, particularly through the character dynamics between Summer, Cherry, and Captain Ruiz. Those seeking emotional depth over academic rigor will appreciate the focus on personal conflict and supernatural resolution rather than detailed historical documentation.

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Miller effectively merges time-travel mechanics with gothic horror, creating a tense atmosphere in the Civil War-era Everglades. The narrative succeeds in balancing physical survival against war deserters with emotional struggles regarding ancestral justice. While it lacks comprehensive historical depth, it thrives on character dynamics and supernatural intervention. This approach suits readers who prefer period drama and romance intertwined with horror elements. It is an engaging read for fans of ghost stories who value atmospheric tension and romantic intrigue over factual accuracy in their historical settings.

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