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Bantam, Aug 2002, 24.95, 608 pp.
ISBN: 0553801406
In 1802 escaped slave Selah Voyager arrives in Paradise near Half Moon Lake, New York. The ailing Selah seeks Curiosity Freeman, but runs into Elizabeth Bonner and her stepdaughter Hannah instead. Because Selah is sick, Hannah a healer insists on helping the runaway slave regain her health.
On Selah's tail is bounty hunter and former Paradise resident Liam Kirby, who Hannah loved when they were children. Though Liam's appearance tosses her heart for a loop and avaricious neighbors see reward money for turning in Selah, Hannah believes she must follow her values and do the right thing for the runaway slave. Though her actions are noble, Hannah's endeavor places herself, her school teaching father, and her stepmother in danger.
Fans of historical novels need to read LAKE IN THE CLOUD, a tremendous early Americana tale that brings alive the first decade of the nineteenth century as few books have accomplished. Though rich with interwoven detail, the intelligently and exciting plot contains era issues that the strong cast enables the audience to comprehend including how courageous the Bonner family is. Mindful of the great works of Van Reid, Sara Donati continues her epic adventure (see INTO THE WILDERNESS and DAWN ON A DISTANT SHORE) with another winner.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by authorities/family
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- police/lawman
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- doctor/medical
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
- Northeast
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 60%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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