Candle in the night

the long version

This is a wonderful book about Tamsin who goes from New York state to live with her brother in Detroit, just as the War of 1812 begins. She has adventures crossing the Great Lakes and in adjusting to life in her brother's house. Along the way she acquires 2 suitors, scholarly Roger and merry Daniel. The book shows a part of American History not often read about, and it vivid and moving. This is one of my favorite Elizabeth Howard books.