Proud Eagle
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Proud Eagle
Cassie Edwards
Signet, Dec 2004, $6.99, 336 pp.
ISBN: 045121367X
In 1880 Eagle Bay, Washington, Billie “Boy” Shaughnessy visits the grave of her recently deceased father as Makak Chief Proud Eagle observes her. He detested her lumber baron father who broke treaties with the tribe by cutting down trees everywhere he chose, which caused a mudslide that killed Indians including the chief’s wife.
Billie inherited her father’s half of the business. Desperate to prove to her dad even though he is dead that she was like him and not her socialite mother, Billie discusses business with her partner Roy Clawson. He plans to rid himself of this “boy” even if he has to kill her if frightening her fails. Proud Eagle finds himself attracted to the daughter of his enemy; Billie reciprocates his feelings, but feels any relationship with the chief would dishonor her dad’s memory.
Though well written, PROUD EAGLE is exactly like most if not all of Cassie Edwards’ tales with honorable male Indians and while females, and dishonorable whites. The story line is exciting and provides insight into Indians of the Northwest during the late nineteenth century while also providing an environmental shout for protection. The lead duet is a fine pairing who know that her father is a demonic ghost in the way of a loving relationship. Fans of the author or the sub-genre will enjoy the latest tale even if one size fits all.
Harriet Klausner
Cassie Edwards
Signet, Dec 2004, $6.99, 336 pp.
ISBN: 045121367X
In 1880 Eagle Bay, Washington, Billie “Boy” Shaughnessy visits the grave of her recently deceased father as Makak Chief Proud Eagle observes her. He detested her lumber baron father who broke treaties with the tribe by cutting down trees everywhere he chose, which caused a mudslide that killed Indians including the chief’s wife.
Billie inherited her father’s half of the business. Desperate to prove to her dad even though he is dead that she was like him and not her socialite mother, Billie discusses business with her partner Roy Clawson. He plans to rid himself of this “boy” even if he has to kill her if frightening her fails. Proud Eagle finds himself attracted to the daughter of his enemy; Billie reciprocates his feelings, but feels any relationship with the chief would dishonor her dad’s memory.
Though well written, PROUD EAGLE is exactly like most if not all of Cassie Edwards’ tales with honorable male Indians and while females, and dishonorable whites. The story line is exciting and provides insight into Indians of the Northwest during the late nineteenth century while also providing an environmental shout for protection. The lead duet is a fine pairing who know that her father is a demonic ghost in the way of a loving relationship. Fans of the author or the sub-genre will enjoy the latest tale even if one size fits all.
Harriet Klausner
