John White, the governor of Roanoke Island, left his pregnant daughter Eleanor to govern the colony while he returned to England for supplies, only to find his return delayed by war. He eventually turned to an enemy, Simon Fernandez, for help, and the unauthorized expedition set sail for the colony. Meanwhile, Eleanor struggled to keep the colony afloat with dwindling food and supplies, as dissent grew and the colonists longed for White's return and feared the consequences if he failed.
Roanoke: The Lost Colony
The disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island in 1587 serves as the backdrop for a fictionalized retelling of a pivotal moment in American history.
