"More history than romance but very good"
Desert Rain loved her husband Arm Bow so deeply that
when he died saving the life of a child her grief
overwhelmed her to the edge of oblivion. Desert Rain
considered ways to join her beloved in the next life. She
slips out of her village knowing how unsafe the wilderness
is with feral two legged animals protected by blue coated
beasts, but she is on a mission to find a way to rejoin Arm
Bow. In the woods Desert Rain encounters the legendary
Spirit Walker when he rescues her from some nasty
trappers. He keeps her safe as he escorts her back to her
people. Once with her tribe, Spirit Walker begins to court
Desert Rain. The warm romance between the lead couple takes a back
seat to the powerfully vivid descriptions of early
eighteenth century western America. However, the detail
does slow down the plot, but on the other hand provides
readers with a rare look at a bygone era. Though
advertised as a romance, Spirit Walker's novel is a
fabulous historical novel with some romantic elements that
spice up the story line. DESERT RAIN will provide pleasure
for those readers who prefer a very deep look at the
American heritage through a close up perspective on an
Indian culture. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted September 24, 2001
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