Fire and Rain
"Ms. Eagle's writing is a delight" ----Rendezvous"Sensative, Sensual, Satisfying" ----Jayne Ann KrentzWhen history lover Cecily Metcalf purchases an old trunk at an antique auction, little does she know the effect it's hidden contents, or it's original owner will have on her life.  It's 1971 and Cecily, a VISTA volunteer, will soon find her life revolving around the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation and one of it's occupants, Kiah Red Thunder.  Kiah fights his love for Cecily, however, knowing the prejudices the Indians still face and knowing he and a white girl could never be happy.  His heritage is Indian and he will keep to it. In 1871, it is Pricilla Twiss who, in the same location, is finding her world entwined with that of Whirlwind Rider,  an equally proud Sioux warrior that is coming to terms with the drastic changes in his life caused by the whites and their encroachment on his native land.  Forced onto a reservation, Whirlwind fights his growing desire for Pricilla, the daughter of the Indian agent who is in charge of the reservation.  Whirlwind does not believe Pricilla would be happy living the life he is forced to live. Both couples must endure the trials of pride, prejudice and separation before finding happiness with each other.  For Whirlwind and Pricilla, desperate measures must be taken to ensure their life together - for Kiah and Cecily, it is a touching journal found in the old trunk, linking them to Whirlwind and Pricilla, that finally opens the door to their happiness.  An elaborate plot and love determined to overcome all obstacles are the strong points to this well researched, well thought-out novel by Ms. Eagle.  Fire and Rain will appeal to lovers of historical as well as contemporary romances alike.  Filled with 100 years of Native American history, this unique read weaves the magical world of love with the realities of life, past and present. Ms. Eagle is as comfortable in this century as she is in the last.  Her characters are as real as her talent!  A timeless tale from an unrestricted talent!Diane Potwin  --Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc.  All rights reserved--FromLiterary Times