Sage

The Savage by Parris Afton Bonds Reviewed by Pamela Ackerson One hundred willing maids for marriage Out of the frying pan and into the fire. This adventurous story brings you to Colonial Virginia where Modesty finds herself choosing between being married to a wild man, named Mad Dog, or being burned as a witch. A clash of two willful, stubborn and feisty personalities keeps you turning the pages to find out what they will get themselves into next. A tale worth reading.

[This book is THE SAVAGE by Parris Afton Bonds - whoops! what happened?]Quote - "The Virginia Company of London seeks one hundred willing maids for marriage to bachelor planters of James Cittie Colony. Maids must be young, handsome, and honestly educated."Well at 26, Modesty wasn't young and if an hourglass figure and fair features were considered handsome she didn't qualify. But education maybe a valid point.Modesty's talent very soon got her into trouble and she was soon fleeing London on the boat to the New World.Jack Holloway, her scurvy boss, soon met up with Modesty just before she was declared a witch by Richard Ratcliff, who objected to her acting as a marriage broker for some of the women.There was humor in reading her insights into some of the bachelors who came to purchase the bride contracts and how she skillfully manuevered certain couples together.Modesty figured she would be able to buy her own contract so that she would not have to wed. She soon found herself offering marriage to Mad Dog Jones, who had saved her friend Jack Holloway from certain death. Jack now being an indentured servant.Mad Dog's consummation of the marriage seemed a bit ruthless but then he had no trust of Modesty or of her shenanigens. He kept a constant eye on her and Jack.He soon came to understand her need to hide her insecurities and soon developed a passion for her in his bed and in his life.Modesty learned much of Mad Dogs' gentleness and reclusiveness and came to appreciated what he did for others. But all she wanted was someone who would love her.Great story of how they live through the Indian visits and raids and how Modesty does finally save Mad Dog's life with her fairy magic.Great story of Colonial times and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Wonderful characters and how they blend into each others lives. Surpriseing match-ups and great ending.