When I first picked up To Have And To Hold, I assumed it was merely a historical romance. However, as I delved deeper into its pages, I found myself questioning if it was perhaps a sea-faring tale. Continuing my journey through the story, I realized it seamlessly blends adventure, romance, and history. Written by Mary Johnston, this bestselling novel of 1900 transports readers to colonial Jamestown in the 1600s, where love and adventure intertwine.