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She was Virginia Dare, the first white child born in the New World. Her parents' fears of the "red heathens" came terrifyingly alive when she heard her mother's screams and saw brightly-painted half-naked savages destroy everything she loved. They swept up the lovely dark-haired girl as their prized captive.
They had never seen a white person before -- she had never seen an Indian. In this primitive and proud world, Virginia grew to womanhood as the Chief's adopted daughter. She entered completely into the Indian mysteries and traditions, hailed as the ravishing warrior princess Tall Woman -- but always, a lingering memory spoke to her of another people, another land.
Then a terrible tragedy drove her to search for her lost heritage. Alone on a desperate quest, she covered many miles, braved many dangers. Until she met a blue-eyed stranger whose overwhelming love sparked a furious struggle in her anguished soul -- and demanded from her a devastating, unalterable choice....