Love and Danger on the Oregon Trail

Love and Danger on the Oregon Trail This intriguing epic story of high drama is full of intrigue and passion. It begins on a horse farm in Manassas VA, where there is a fierce civil war battle going on just over the hill. After her home is destroyed by cannon fire and both of her parent die, Martha survives a brutal rape attempt. My hands tightened on the pitchfork. “You bastard! You don't touch me!” Overcome with rage, resentment, hurt, despair, and hate, I plunged the pitchfork at him again, going deep in his chest.” She decides to join up with a wagon train and head west to Oregon to find herself, and to hopefully build a new life raising horses. She is joined on the Oregon trail by six women who are running away from life threatening abusive situations. One by one, they join up with the wagon train headed for Oregon, the land of opportunity. Six enthralling stories unfold about courage, commitment and love. Arduous life on the dangerous Oregon trail tests their survival skills and courage while under fire. When the wagon train is attacked by Indians, they face a difficult decision. When confronted with a life and death situation, are they willing to kill to save