A NEW FATHERLAND: PEACE TREATIES & SHATTERED HOPES – Book 2 By Natalie Bright & Manuela Schneider. Genre: Historical Fiction/Immigrant Fiction. Peace Treaties and Shattered Hope is the gripping sequel to German Freedom under the Texas Sky, a powerful work of historical fiction set in 19th-century Texas. Blending authentic pioneer history, German immigration, and the true story of the only unbroken peace treaty between settlers and a Native American tribe, this novel delivers high-stakes drama, rich historical detail, and unforgettable characters in the untamed American West. Learn more.