Review: Vivid, warm, captivating
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 26, 2013
Historical fiction is my favorite genre. Ms. Trissel places this story immediately after the Revolutionary War. As Americans, we tend to forget that some Americans did side with the British and an even lesser known fact that some Indians also supported the British, in light of a promise by the British to limit the spread of territories. Jack McCray fought with the Tories. Even though the war is over, resentment remains among the patriot McNeals. When the rival factions meet, sparks fly. The thing that I get a kick out of with historical fiction is when they throw in the romance. How many different ways can you describe sexual attraction and the follow up sex? And how unrealistic is it that two people meet, make love passionately, and live happily ever after? But they don't call it fiction for nothin'. I enjoyed "Bearwalker's Daughter." The characters were vivid and warm and I love the spiritual part.