The Fields by Conrad Richter is a gripping historical novel that continues the saga of Sayward Luckett as she carves a life out of the Ohio wilderness. As the second book in The Awakening Land trilogy, this novel follows Sayward and her husband, Portius, as they establish their homestead, facing relentless hardships. With Portius often away, Sayward shoulders the burden of clearing land, raising a family, and nurturing the fields that sustain them, all while battling disease, famine, and the challenges of frontier life.
Richter, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, brings the American frontier to life with rich, evocative storytelling. The novel captures the transformation of the land and its people, chronicling Sayward’s resilience as she fights for education, survival, and her children’s future. With its vivid depiction of pioneer struggles, The Fields is a personal and historical epic.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and frontier stories, The Fields offers a powerful portrait of perseverance, love, and the unstoppable force of human determination.
