""A Woman of Shawmut: A Romance of Colonial Times"" is a historical novel written by Edmund Janes Carpenter and published in 1891. The story is set in colonial Boston in the mid-17th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Barbara Stafford. Barbara is a strong-willed and independent woman who has to navigate the challenges of living in a society that is dominated by men.The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal...