Nations Apart - Book One (Bicultural Series)

Book excerpt: The eastern and western worlds came together when Princess Nzingha of Kongo-Kingdom and Lord Andrew Barton of Tantallon Scotland both survived unpleasant circumstances, which led them to an unknown island. Princess Nzingha defied her Father by fleeing home to search for her lover, as she believed him to be exiled after her Father found out about a Scandal that involved his daughter, the Princess, and his high-ranked soldier. The night she left home, Pirates invaded their shores, placing the Princess in captivity. Her bravery and fighting skills aided her escape, allowing her to find refuge on an unknown Island. Meanwhile, a ship's Captain named Lord Barton is thrown from his ship while battling a catastrophic storm in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The two strangers become companions as they are forced to fight against Natives who fought to protect the Island from foreigners. While on the Island, the two grow a strong companionship, as Nzingha finds peace in Lord Barton after being captured and almost sold into slavery. When the two find their way off the Island. A decision has to be made. Will the Princess follow the Captain to his Homelands? Or will she return home to face the hurt her Father has caused? Her decision to travel with Drake to his homeland ends in chaos when Lord Barton's rapacious uncle captures her and forces the Princess to take him to a cave made of jewels in her mother's homeland in Africa. In an attempt to rescue Princess Nzingha from his uncle, Lord Barton is forced to meet Nzingha's Father, an angry King. Their introduction does not end well, as Nzingha is forced to choose between being her Father's heir or following her lover back to Scotland.