Nakoa's Woman
by Gayle Rogers
The tale of a beautiful white girl who is captured by the Blackfoot Indian warrior Nakoa, and of their stormy relationship as she struggles against her growing love for her captor and he struggles against the customs of his people. A large cast of vivid characters surrounds the young lovers as they work out their fates.Review"A fascinating portrayal of physical & spiritual love" -- The Library Journal "Love, violence, mysticism and suspenseful action set against an authentic Indian background...a haunting story of love!" -- Burlington Free Press "Spellbinding, violent, mystical and wise...a tale told lyrically, naturally and beautifully." -- The Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorGayle Rogers was born on May 17, 1923 in Watsonville, California. She is a teacher at heart, having taught history for 27 years in California. She makes history come alive on the pages of her books. She has a rare ability to combine meticulously researched historical accuracy with contemporary spiritual and moral values. Ms. Rogers draws on personal psychic experiences to create characters of unsurpassed depth and stories with the complexity of reality. She lives in a beautiful rural area in the Pacific Northwest, where she researches and writes continually, while surveying the evergreen beauty of Western Washington.