The Journey of the Snake

Adam Smith

Fiction

As a ten-year-old in Charleston, Charlotte Savatier was traumatized when she watched her Wacataw Indian mother and French father hang for a crime they didn’t commit. That day, her Wacataw uncle...

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As a ten-year-old in Charleston, Charlotte Savatier was traumatized when she watched her Wacataw Indian mother and French father hang for a crime they didn’t commit. That day, her Wacataw uncle whisked her off to Quebec City. A decade later, during the American Revolution, Charlotte’s husband, an attorney in the British army, is sent to Charleston to investigate the murder of a prominent French prisoner of war. Charlotte and her uncle seize the opportunity for revenge. They’ve known all along who framed and murdered her wealthy parents. 

When Charlotte’s husband dies unexpectedly, the Charleston Board of Police wants her to take over his investigation. Years of assisting her husband taught her the pitfalls of getting men to cooperate with a female investigator, so she’s reluctant to accept the position—until she learns the royalist officer she must report to is her parents’ murderer. Dedicated to completing her husband’s investigation and getting revenge for her parents, Charlotte seeks an ally in a ruthless young Brit named Heathcliff. But as more murders complicate her investigation, she finds controlling Heathcliff’s greed an even bigger challenge that could cost her her life.  

Author: Adam Smith
Page Count: 264
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Publish Date: January 7, 2025
Imprint: Milford House Press
Genre: Historical Fiction

FICTION / Historical / Colonial America & Revolution  
FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Historical
FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths

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Highly Recommend!!

Adam Smith’s The Journey of the Snake is a blend of historical fiction and mystery, set against the backdrop of Colonial America and the American Revolution. From the very first page, the novel grips the reader with a tale of injustice, revenge and resilience, as Charlotte Savatier transforms from an orphaned child into a badass investigator.

The novel excels in its depiction of 18th-century Charleston, where the tension between revolutionaries and loyalists add an extra layer of intrigue to Charlotte’s pursuit of justice. Smith’s attention to historical detail immerses the reader in a world of shifting allegiances, political maneuvering, and deep seated prejudice—especially against a female investigator navigating a male dominated society.

Charlotte is a compelling protagonist, driven yet vulnerable, always balancing her pursuit of vengeance with her duty to uncover the truth. Her alliance with Heathcliff, a dangerously ambitious Brit (IYKYK), adds complexity to the story.
The mystery itself is expertly crafted, with unexpected twists that kept me turning the pages well into the night.

Smith’s writing is both captivating and entertaining. The dialogue feels authentic, and the pacing never lags, making this book hard to put down.

If you love American historical fiction with strong, intelligent heroines and a richly woven mystery, The Journey of the Snake is a must read.
Highly recommended!!