Comanche Sunset

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Summary: Comanche Sunset by F. Rosanne Bittner
Review: I enjoyed this novel immensely. I have a well-worn copy of this book. I love F. Rosanne Bittner's stories. She writes with such clarity that you think you are there with the characters watching them as a third party. In 'Comanche Sunset' Wade Marrow is the son of a Freight Shipping Mogul, but he is also part Comanche who was abandoned by his real mother because he was a twin and Comanches think of Twins as Bad Omens. Well Lester and Vivian Marrow saved Wade from the ravages of the Texas Plains and went to California. In 1860, Wade is now 26 years old and in search of his Indian Heritage, so he hops one of his father's freight trains and goes to San Antonio where he signs on as Indian Scout for a stage coach going to Fort Stockton and meets Jennifer Andrews who is going to Ft. Stockton as a mail-order bride. Along the way the stage coach gets attacked by renegade Indians and all but Wade and Jennifer are dead in the raid. Wade and Jennifer travel alone through the Texas plains towards Ft. Stockton with Wade treating her wounds and they soon realize there was no denying the passion they were destined to share in the magnificent glow of the Comanche Sunset.

The characters are simple and believable. This book as been a favorite of mine for years because Ms. Bittner uses real places and real history in her stories that set the scene for the couples in her romance novels. Ms. Bittner did a great job in creating these characters, for how the story was written they are suited for each other. I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys Indian romance and a F. Rosanne Bittner fan.

Rating:
Summary: Comanche Sunset by F. Rosanne Bittner
Review: I enjoyed this novel immensely. I have a well-worn copy of this book. I love F. Rosanne Bittner's stories. She writes with such clarity that you think you are there with the characters watching them as a third party. In 'Comanche Sunset' Wade Marrow is the son of a Freight Shipping Mogul, but he is also part Comanche who was abandoned by his real mother because he was a twin and Comanches think of Twins as Bad Omens. Well Lester and Vivian Marrow saved Wade from the ravages of the Texas Plains and went to California. In 1860, Wade is now 26 years old and in search of his Indian Heritage, so he hops one of his father's freight trains and goes to San Antonio where he signs on as Indian Scout for a stage coach going to Fort Stockton and meets Jennifer Andrews who is going to Ft. Stockton as a mail-order bride. Along the way the stage coach gets attacked by renegade Indians and all but Wade and Jennifer are dead in the raid. Wade and Jennifer travel alone through the Texas plains towards Ft. Stockton with Wade treating her wounds and they soon realize there was no denying the passion they were destined to share in the magnificent glow of the Comanche Sunset.

The characters are simple and believable. This book as been a favorite of mine for years because Ms. Bittner uses real places and real history in her stories that set the scene for the couples in her romance novels. Ms. Bittner did a great job in creating these characters, for how the story was written they are suited for each other. I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys Indian romance and a F. Rosanne Bittner fan.

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Summary: A Very Good Portrayal. Grade 4.75 stars
Review: Now this is an author that can write a really good story without relying on a heavy dose of intimacy. COMANCHE SUNSET is my first journey into the world of Rosanne Bittner and I was extremely pleased with her ability to tell a story. Amazingly, the author vividly describes west Texas just before the civil war, a time that witnessed the subsiding of American Indian domination. Bittner's magnificent storytelling creates a glorious adventure for her reader. Hot dog! I may have just found another author's work to pursue!

Jennifer Andrews left behind civilization, St. Louis, and a lecherous uncle. She headed for Texas to become a mail order bride. Wade Morrow headed for Texas to find the essence of his soul. Instead they found their destiny.

Jennifer Andrews was a tough little cookie. She survived a Comanche attack, a near fatal gun wound, and bigotry. Now she survives only for Wade Morrow. I liked the way the author allowed her heroine to be up front with her feelings. The reader did not have to endure the lengthy struggle of denial.

Wade Marrow longed to discover his heritage, to uncover the truth, to find his Comanche roots. He promised Jennifer Andrews he would come back. I liked the way Bittner allowed her reader to anticipate the unknown. The author used great technique, forcing her reader to wonder if the story would draw to a happy conclusion.

Yes, I enjoyed this story. A story that is a very good portrayal of the American west during a time when the white man viciously invaded the land forcing a noble and proud nation to retaliate. Grade: A

Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.