"Exciting Reconstruction romance"
Union Captain Paul Baron entered the military with
plans to become a lifetime soldier expecting to serve out
west when the war eventually ends. On the last day of the
Civil War, Paul kills a rebel sniper. However, when he
sees his victim, Paul's soul feels as if it has just been
sucked out of his body. Stunned, he wants his honorable
discharge immediately, but his commanding
officer 'persuades' him to remain with the Army by helping
Paul turn into an alcoholic. Out west, Paul is the lone military survivor of a
battle with the Lakota. He is taken prisoner and welcomes
the chance to die. However, the Indian Hope lives up to
her name as through her, Paul meets depressed Yellow Leaf,
whose son recently died. Yellow Leaf adopts Paul and
through these two Lakota women, Paul begins to reclaim his
life, but has doubts about spending eternity as an Indian
even if he loves his two saviors, one as a mother and the
other as his soul mate. Theresa Scott has written her best novel to date with
the exciting Reconstruction Era tale, EAGLE DANCER. The
story line is deep as the Lakota and White ways of life
conflict especially through Paul. The lead male character
is three dimensional as the audience can feel his angst
over that final killing that haunts his essence. Hope has
her own internal disunity to deal with especially her love
for the former enemy of her people. Fans of absorbing
historical romances starring strong characters from
different lifestyles will find Ms. Scott's strong story
simply stupendous. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted August 19, 2001
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