High Wind Rising
Shirley MartinHistorical romance
Available from New Concepts Publishing
ISBN: 1-58608-015-6
2000
| As a young child, Rebecca Scott was captured by
fierce Caughnawaga Indians and forced to live as a
slave. Several years later, she was captured by
another band of Indians, the Lenape, when they raided
the Caughnawaga village. She was taken to the village
of Amigaki, where she was adopted by Snow Woman and
taught to live as a Lenape.
Over the next few years, Rebecca grows to love her adoptive mother and finds happiness in her new life. Then one day, a handsome English fur trader rides into the village. He is the first stranger Rebecca has seen since coming to live with the Lenape, and her curiosity is aroused. She cautiously begins a conversation with him. When Daniel Chamberlain arrives at the Lenape village, he is stunned to see a beautiful white woman in their midst. He tries to learn as much as possible about her during their brief conversation, but he’s left wanting to know more—much more. He offers to take her away, but she refuses. Before leaving, he promises to return. This is the beginning of a seemingly endless pattern of departure, doubt and return. Daniel is always riding off in the hopes of making himself a successful fur trader or to help out in the French and Indian War, while Rebecca is left to wonder if he will return to her, an “Indian” woman. Will Rebecca’s fear of abandonment come true, or will Daniel return to claim her and find that the woman he loves has married another? This is a wonderful story that demonstrates the importance of trust in a relationship. The greatest conflict comes from the doubts and fears in Rebecca’s mind, but Daniel has some demons to overcome as well. He must learn what is truly important in his life. Ms. Martin builds their sweet, passionate romance slowly and skillfully. HIGH WIND RISING is a well-written and very enjoyable book.
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Reviewer: Renee Burnette |
