The Witness Tree

Set in Salem, North Carolina, this story follows John Kliest, a builder and surveyor, who must find a bride to fulfill a mission in Cherokee Territory, despite past betrayals that have complicated his relationships. Clarissa Vogler, the woman best suited to record the Cherokee language, faces an uncertain future when she is chosen to marry John’s older brother and venture into the frontier. As they navigate their new life together, both must learn to trust and open their hearts amid lingering secrets and challenges.