To Have and to Hold

A daring sea captain, a mysterious noblewoman, and a dangerous quest for survival. In colonial Virginia, love and loyalty clash with ambition and intrigue. Can they protect each other-and their secrets-as enemies close in?
Set in the early 1600s, To Have and To Hold tells the thrilling tale of Captain Ralph Percy, a rugged Virginia settler, and Lady Jocelyn Leigh, a noblewoman fleeing a forced marriage. Amid battles, betrayal, and romance, Johnston weaves a story of adventure and resilience in the New World. Combining rich historical detail with suspense, this classic novel explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to for love and freedom.