My Name is Resolute

Written by Nancy E. Turner

Narrated by Mhairi Morrison

The year is 1729, and Resolute Talbot and her siblings are captured by pirates, taken from their family in Jamaica, and brought to the New World. Resolute and her sister are sold into slavery in colonial New England and taught the trade of spinning and weaving. When Resolute finds herself alone in Lexington, Massachusetts, she struggles to find her way in a society that is quick to judge a young woman without a family. As the seeds of rebellion against England grow, Resolute is torn between following the rules and breaking free. Resolute's talent at the loom places her at the center of an incredible web of secrecy that helped drive the American Revolution.

Contains mature themes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: May 18, 2021
• ISBN: 9781666105667

Nancy E. Turner

Nancy E. Turner's first novel, These Is My Words, was the winner of the Arizona Author Award, and a finalist for the 1999 Willa Gather Award. Turner lives in Tucson, Arizona, with her family.

Reviews for My Name is Resolute

[amy woodhouse · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Well written- great historical fiction book! I highly recommend it.

[Barbara Weigle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow, what a great story spanning colonial America and the plight of women. Vivid story lines allowed me in envision surrounding and place me right in the middle. This is the second Turner book for me and I will seek out more.