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Why didn't I read this one earlier?? I've had it sitting on my TBR for ages but never picked it up. Well, I wish I had! What a fantastic read - fascinating story, interesting characters and just downright good storytelling! Very readable novel! I highly recommend this one!
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What a sensational story! Fergus did a fantastic job giving voice to the heterogeneous group of characters. He brought their personalities to life; they jumped off the page, grabbed me by the hand and yanked me along on their journey. I especially liked the twins, Gretchen, Phemie and bird woman.
I was intrigued by the premise of white women being promised as brides to the Indians in order to promote peace and assimilation of the races. The plot was compelling and didn't disappoint. I think Fergu ...more
I was intrigued by the premise of white women being promised as brides to the Indians in order to promote peace and assimilation of the races. The plot was compelling and didn't disappoint. I think Fergu ...more
I truly loved reading this book! It is the amazing story of May Dodd during the 1870's traveling across the American West. The characters are so real and Fergus does an outstanding job giving each one very distinct and different personalities. I fell in love with May and her fellow "white women" whose adventure among the Natives was truly outstanding. This book provided a historical back-drop with fictional characters that were so real. It had a bit of everything: romance, adventure, humor and g
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I loved this "account" of May Dodd's life as a Native American wife in the plains during the 19th century. While it took me about 150 pages to really get into her story, once I did, I couldn't wait to find out what would happen to her and the other women who became part of the program to marry Native Americans and have their children for purposes of religion and assimilation. A great read, an interesting read, and a topic I would like to explore further.
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