The Time Captive - Book Review


The Time Captive
by R.A. Denny 

Peri, who has experienced time travel, is intrigued by a certain line from an old book. She then feels the need to go back in time otherwise her very existence and that of her would be compromised. The Time Captive brings its readers back to the 18th century during the French and Indian War.

The Time Captive is the fourth installment of the Pirates and Puritan series. It follows the 18th-century journey of the couple Peri and Daniel Myoxeo.

While writing a novel, Peri's curiosity was piqued by a line from a book she was reading, which states:

“The old widow conjured up an Indian named Myoxeo. He saved the life of Elisabeth Gerlach Hess when she was only 18.”

This statement makes Peri feel it has something to do with her and her daughter. Thus, she convinced her husband to travel back to 1757. Despite the scant information she had gathered, Peri and Daniel needed to start their search from somewhere familiar to them earlier. They arrived at a settlement and were invited to stay with a German family. In return for their host's hospitality, Peri and Daniel tried to assimilate with them. They had to be careful to not reveal the purpose of their stay and where they were coming from. It's weird to tell the people that they were coming from the future. While Daniel spends time helping the men in their daily activities, Peri participates in doing household chores with the women, while keeping an eye on each of the women with whom she comes in contact. She is particularly interested in the tales that the old lady narrates to her grandchildren.

Due to some important events, Peri and Daniel have to work separately. Peri goes with a young couple in search of something in the forest when an Indian tribe ambushes them. From this point onwards, several twists and turns occurred, keeping them farther apart as the conflict between the French and the British was getting intense. Compounding the escalating tension is the random attacks from the Indian tribes.

The Book and the Author

I really enjoyed reading The Time Captive because it provides a vivid portrayal of the French and Indian War in the 18th century. R.A. Denny's writing feels very authentic and closely reflects the historical reality. Readers familiar with the conflicts between the French and British in the 17th and 18th centuries will likely recognize the scenes described in the book. The involvement of the native people in the war is also depicted in detail.

The book is well-researched, evident in the way the author crafts the story and develops the plot. R.A. Denny once again delivers a fresh work of fiction to her readers.

Overall, I give The Time Captive a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to readers aged 16 and above. Additionally, history students may find this historical fiction insightful and educational.


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