The trilogy opens with Sarah Bailey, who reluctantly leaves England with her husband on the Mayflower. After an unexpectedly long journey, their lives are suddenly in jeopardy, they cannot find the colony at Jamestown and are truly lost.  Not enough food, little shelter, and the bitter cold are difficult enough… but then the winter sickness grips them, killing the brave voyagers one after another.  Sarah hangs on to life but now finds herself a widow with her husband’s young brother to care for. Can Sarah not just survive, but can she build a life in this new land, or is she destined just to be another grave on Cole’s Hill?   

Plymouth 1620-Sarah has left the security of all she knows to travel with her husband to the New World, but things don't go as planned. The Mayflower is lost unable to find the colony already there they must manage on their own. Not enough food, no shelter, then people start dying. Can Sarah find her inner strength and prevail or is she destined to join the others, another grave on Coles Hill.

"On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk" is deeply satisfying. Whether it veers towards happiness or sadness, it stays true to the story's spirit and provides a fitting conclusion to Sarah's journey.

This book stands out for its focus on ordinary women of the past, whose accomplishments were anything but ordinary. This perspective is refreshing and adds a unique dimension to the genre of historical fiction. The authors skill at incorporating historical elements into an engrossing story without becoming boring is impressive. Because of the evocative and detailed writing, Sarah's experiences come to life on the page. A cleverly written plot arc with a distinct beginning, middle, and end. Every stage of Sarah's trip receives sufficient attention, guaranteeing a smooth and seamless progression of the story. A must read for everyone who loves strong woman characters who overcome the odds.

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