"Captive Trail" is a historical fiction novel by Susan Page Davis. The story is set in the American West in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of a group of pioneers who are traveling by wagon train to Oregon. Among them is Molly Gallagher, a young woman who is traveling with her father and sister. When the wagon train is attacked by a band of Native Americans, Molly is captured and taken as a captive. She is forced to adapt to a new way of life and begins to form relationships with her captors, including a young warrior named Wolf Shadow. As Molly comes to understand the complexities of Native American culture, she begins to question her own assumptions about the world and her place in it. Meanwhile, her family and friends launch a desperate search to find and rescue her. The novel explores themes of cultural identity, the impact of violence on individuals and communities, and the power of love and friendship to transcend boundaries. It offers a vivid and engaging portrait of life in the American West and the complex relationships between Native Americans and settlers during this period.
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