Well, some Indian captives shared tales of endurance and finding hope in the most difficult circumstances. They might have talked about forming bonds with fellow captives or the unexpected kindnesses they encountered.
One well - known story could be that of Mary Jemison. She was captured by Native Americans and ended up living among them, adapting to their way of life. Another might be the story of Hannah Dustan. She managed to escape from her captors after a harrowing experience.
Well, age played a big role. Younger captives might be more likely to adapt to the new way of life in the Native American tribes. Also, the tribe that captured them mattered. Different tribes had different cultures and attitudes towards captives. For instance, some tribes were more war - like and might use captives for labor, while others were more interested in cultural assimilation.
There is also 'A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson'. While it may not be a pure romance novel in the traditional sense, it does have elements that could be related to the idea. Mary Rowlandson was held captive by Native Americans in the 1600s (close to the 1700s time frame). Her account of her captivity and her interactions with the Native Americans, including any potential relationships or feelings towards them, can be seen as precursors to the kind of themes found in 1700s Indian captives romance novels.
They might have experienced great hardships such as forced marches, separation from their families, and exposure to new and often harsh environments. Their stories could also include how they coped with the fear and uncertainty during their captivity.
There was an ancient novel that was similar to the General and the Prisoner, and it was recommended to be titled " The Prince's Hook: Don't Think About Escaping The Pretty Concubine ". This novel told the story of the male protagonist escaping with the female protagonist in order to escape the marriage arrangement. On the way to escape, he started a sweet story. In the end, the male protagonist captured the female protagonist's heart. This novel meets your requirements. I hope you will like it.
I recommend the two novels, Food Captives: Food Luck 100%, and Food Captives: Gluttonous Chefs. Both novels described the protagonist's journey to the captured world of food and the story of exploring food. The former protagonist ate all kinds of divine food through luck, while the latter protagonist was a glutton who transmigrated to the world of food and constantly pursued delicious food.
These novels often painted a complex picture. On one hand, they sometimes showed Native Americans as savage and fearsome, which was a common stereotype at the time. But on the other hand, the romances within the novels humanized them to some extent. For example, when a captive developed a romantic relationship with a Native American, it showed that they were capable of love and other human emotions, not just the one - dimensional 'savages' that the general perception might have been.
There were a few novels about ancient enemy captives that he could recommend. Among them," Shen Jingli When He Found Out That I Was Captured by the Enemy " was an ancient romance novel. It told the story of the future heir of the Great Empress, Shen Jingli, who chose to send troops as usual after learning that he was captured by the enemy. In addition," The Return of the King, Princess Jue Ao " was also an ancient fictional novel. The female protagonist was a general who was captured and tied to a horse by enemy soldiers on the battlefield. These novels all met the needs of the ancient enemy captives.