The Witness Tree

The "Heart of a Warrior" is a historical romance novel that will capture your heart from the very first page! Follow the story of John Kliest, a stoic builder and surveyor in the Moravian town of Salem, North Carolina, as he navigates his way through a difficult mission in Cherokee Territory.

Despite his tough exterior, John has a secret that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

Meanwhile, Clarissa Vogler, a skilled linguist with a dream of a future with John's younger brother, is chosen by lot to marry his older brother and venture into the uncharted frontier.

Can she learn to love this stoic man who is now her husband? Will their secrets tear them apart or bring them closer together? Find out in this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption!