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Notorious Angel

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I read this one a long time ago and reread it from time to time when I need reliable diversion. I love the romance story of a woman of grace and courage confronted will unfair societal restraints, harsh realities, and brutal treatment in a war in Central America. Her "captor" is an American mercenary leader called the "Iron Warrior". Suffice to say they have a rocky start and a very sensual interlude. Ms Blake does sensual very well without the boring graphic detail that robs imagination. Be advised, "rocky start" can be read "rape". Blake does rape well too, but many will not get past that. The woman is coerced, but grows to love her captor. The man had reason to believe she was a prostitute, and a enemy of order who needed to be "protected" under his "supervision". She also draws the love of a divinely gallant Spanish mercenary that adds real pathos. Some of the characters including William Walker are real.
America's interference in Central America is not much mentioned in schools. Prior to the Civil War, American William Walker briefly made himself "president" of Nicaragua with his private army of land hungry mercenaries. This was just one of his ugly attempts at establishing a colony in Latin America. It really helps to understand why some people distrust Americans.