Hope Leslie is a historical novel written by Catharine Maria Sedgwick. The book, which is the first volume of a two-part series, is set in colonial New England during the mid-17th century. The story follows the lives of two young women, Hope Leslie and Magawisca, who come from different backgrounds but develop a close friendship.Hope Leslie is a white Puritan girl who is raised by her aunt and uncle in a strict household. Magawisca is a Native American...