Fire and Rain [Mass Market Paperback]

Kathleen Eagle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1994

Priscilla came to the Dakota territories to helpher missionary father "civilize" the Indians. But theMinnesota-bred beauty was enchanted by the ways of theLakota Sioux ... and by a proud warrior calledWhirlwind Rider, who awakened a magnificent passionwithin her -- wondrous, forbidden ... as elementalas the fire and the rain.

In a century-old steamer trunk, journalistCecily Metcalf discovers the diary of a remarkable youngwoman whose words reach out across time -- touchingCecily's heart, leading her back to her handsome, enigmaticfirst love, Kiah Red Thunder .. inspiring them both intheir glorious, dangerous quest to reclaim alost and powerful passion.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Ms. Eagle's writing is a delight" -- -- Rendezvous

"Sensative, Sensual, Satisfying" -- -- Jayne Ann Krentz

When 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 -- From Literary Times

About the Author

Since the publication of Once Upon a Wedding in hardcover, I've received lots of letters filled with wonderful wedding anecdotes from new brides and mothers of the bride. Most of them want to know just how much of my own daughter's wedding found its way into this book.

Here's the scoop: The devil is in the details. Yes, I said, "Don't spend a lot on a wedding. Put the money toward a house." Yes, I'm cheap. Yes, I'm addicted to E-Bay, and yes, I'm way too hands-on, love to do the craft projects myself -- which doesn't save a penny, but what a sense of satisfaction it gave me. And, yes, my dear friends and in-laws saved the wedding with their late-night stitching in time. Oh, and yes, I did hitch a ride to the church on the bakery truck.

Kathleen Eagle and her husband of thirty-two years make their home in Minnesota. Write to her c/o

Midwest Fiction Writers, P.O. Box 24107,
Minneapolis, MN 55424.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380771683
• ISBN-13: 978-0380771684
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Visit www.kathleeneagle.com for her latest news and http://ridingwiththetopdown.wordpress.com/ to blog with Kathleen and 8 fellow writers.

If you're a reviewer, visit NetGalley to request a digital galley for COWBOY, TAKE ME AWAY (4/19/11 release) from Harlequin.

Kathleen Eagle published her first book, a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award winner, with Silhouette Books in 1984. Since then she has published more than 40 books, including historical and contemporary, series and single title, earning her nearly every award in the industry. Her books have consistently appeared on regional and national bestseller lists, including the USA Today list and the New York Times extended bestseller list.

Born in Virginia and raised "on the road" as an Air Force brat, Ms Eagle earned degrees from Mount Holyoke College and Northern State University. She taught at Standing Rock High School in North Dakota for 17 years.

Eagle's work is often singled out by book reviewers for its exceptional quality and appeal. THE NIGHT REMEMBERS was a Chicago Tribune Notable Book. SUNRISE SONG, THE NIGHT REMEMBERS, THE LAST TRUE COWBOY, and WHAT THE HEART KNOWS made the Library Journal "Five Best Romances of the Year" list. BookPage listed WHAT THE HEART KNOWS among its "Top Six Romance Picks" for 1999. THE LAST GOOD MAN was a finalist for the 2000 Minnesota Book Award for Popular Fiction--the only Romance so honored thus far. YOU NEVER CAN TELL was named to RWA's "Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year" list. She is an RWA RITA award winner.

Kathleen Eagle lives in Minnesota with her husband, who is Lakota Sioux. The Eagles have three children and three grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It may break your heart, but don't let that stop you..., March 24, 2000

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ladybug10 "ladybug10" (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fire and Rain (Mass Market Paperback)

I lucked out and found this book before it went out of print. If you have access to a used bookstore, look for this title; it is one of the best stories I have ever read. Told alternately in the 19th and the 20th century, and spanning several decades, it is a tale of four lovers - two White, two Native American - who cross the boundaries of their respective cultures and give up what is comfortable in order to commit to one another for all their lives. Powerfully sensual, mysterious and somewhat sweetly painful and disturbing (particularly the 19th century story), be prepared to shed some tears if you find this book. Keep it, it can be reread and seen new each time. I've read as many of Ms. Eagle's books as I've been able to locate, and I think that this is by far her best work.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All history textbooks should be this engaging!, July 13, 2005

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Donna K. "bookcrosser" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fire and Rain (Mass Market Paperback)

Kathleen Eagle makes history come alive in her Native American stories, and this one is no exception! I love the way the book opens, in current times, with Cecily and her mom at an auction house - the mom is only interested in the antique value of the items, but Cecily very beautifully envisions the history of each piece and the lives that touched it. She purchases an old trunk, much to her mother's dismay because it's not valuable monetarily, but Cecily felt a connection to it that made its value of the sentimental sort.

The story then switches to a century earlier and the young woman to whom the trunk belonged. I liked and admired Priscilla immediately for her independent manner and her compassion towards Indians. Her friendship with Sarah was heartwarming, and the intense attraction that connected Priscilla with Sarah's brother Whirlwind Rider sizzled! The scene where they first met in the stable was so well-written. I absolutely loved this couple and felt the soulmate quality of their love, despite the huge cultural differences and the objections of Priscilla's dad and the white community.

The story switches back to Cecily, who is doing volunteer work in the same region Priscilla had lived, where she falls in love with Native American Kiah Red Thunder. Although Cecily and Priscilla are similar, Kiah is definitely not as likeable as Whirlwind Rider, and I found their romance resonated much less with me. When Cecily finds Priscilla's journal in a secret compartment of the trunk, it helps her to uncover the history of the region and to come to terms with her relationship with Kiah.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER STORY, March 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fire and Rain (Mass Market Paperback)

This book contains the most beautiful blend of past and present I have read. It is my very favorite romance novel of all, and I'm very sorry to see that it is now out of print. No other romance writer depicts Sioux customs and history with such authority as does Ms Eagle. The two love stories, 100 years apart, and how they relate to one another is so movingly told one simply cannot put the book down until finished. Readers should note that this is not a time travel novel.