First published 1977
Sir Alexander Cuming arrives in Cherokee territory with a clear mission: win the tribe's allegiance to the English crown. He brings gifts, smooth words, and the confidence of a man accustomed to getting his way through diplomatic charm. The Cherokee leaders listen to his proposals and weigh his promises against their own interests and traditions. But as negotiations unfold, the Cherokee surprise Cuming with a counterproposal he never anticipated. They offer him the crown of their own kingdom, turning his careful plans upside down. Now Cuming must navigate uncharted political waters where the roles of ruler and subject blur in ways the English court never prepared him for. The story explores the collision between two different worlds of power and the unexpected choices that emerge when cultures meet on equal terms.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: culture-clash, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Cherokee Territory
Period: 19th Century
162 pages · Hardcover · John F. Blair