The Journey of the Snake

By: Smith, Adam

Emily Bront 's Heathcliff has fled Wuthering Heights and landed in Revolutionary America. Bent on avenging Catherine Earnshaw's rejection, he seeks the fortune he needs in British-occupied Charleston-throwing in his lot with a young woman whose past burns with its own dark vengeance...

Charlotte Savatier's childhood ended when she watched her Wacataw mother and French father hang for a crime they didn't commit. Whisked off to Quebec City by her uncle, she grew into adulthood under the shadow of loss, knowing all along who betrayed her parents.

Now, as war rages, Charlotte's husband-a British army attorney-is sent to Charleston to investigate the murder of a prominent French prisoner of war. When he dies under suspicious circumstances, the Board of Police pressure Charlotte to take over his case. She refuses-until she discovers the royalist officer she must report to is the very man who killed her parents.

To bring him down, she needs a cunning ally-and finds one in Heathcliff. But as more murders complicate her investigation, controlling Heathcliff's greed becomes an even greater challenge-one that could cost Charlotte her life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DSGFDY21
• ISBN13: 9798888192597
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Milford House Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended

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!!