Unforgettable Action-Packed Romance Set in the American West
5 STARS
Title: Bitter Autumn
Author: Loretta C. Rogers
Published – May 2020
Genre – Historical Romance
Sub-Genre – Native American; Western Romance
Setting – the American West
Heroine – Birdie Mae Dix, also called Woman with Iron Fist, abducted at age five, held captive by the Pawnee and Commanche, used as a pleasure woman, rescued by the U.S. Cavalry
Hero- Captain Ford Thackery, Cavalry officer
Antagonist- High Eagle
Major Themes- Love vs hatred and what is acceptable to society during a pivotal time of cultural conflict; Renewal of spirit
Descriptors – Action-packed; Thoroughly researched; Gritty; Attention to historical details; Heartrending topic; Well-rounded main characters, each bound by culture and experiences; Intriguing focus on several supporting characters; The suspicion, prejudice, and hatred between cultures is explored in a realistic manner; Native American spirituality is exquisitely blended in; Great sense of place, geography, and physical setting; The evolution of Birdie’s relearning the English language and the ways of her culture is fascinating; In their interactions the characters portray the conflicts occurring on a large scale during the time period.
Favorite Supporting Character- Nora Culpepper, wife of the company commander
Fun Tidbit- Book includes surprise recipe.
Memorable Line- “A train is like a very long black snake separated by joints like the glass-tailed lizard—when one section breaks off another can replace it.”
Buy Bitter Autumn
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Spirited Stories
Great review and lovely cover.
I love her green dress and the mystical mirror!