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Bantam, Jun 2003, 6.50, 384 pp.
ISBN: 0553581244
In 1916 Paris, budding actress Liana Wycliffe falls in love with a World War I fighter pilot Ace after only meeting him ten days ago when they both attended two showings of Birth of a Nation. However, when they make love, he drops her claiming she is just another whore. Heartbroken because she loves him, Liana returns to the States to pursue a career in the budding new movie industry.
Four years later, director Spencer Sloane has had two successful movies, which has led to his receiving carte blanche control to film “Tehani of the South Seas” on location. To play the heroine of this controversial movie, he wants Liana, who he has not seen since Paris. When he finds her, she refuses to act in his movie until he forces her hand. When a scandal breaks out centering on her parents, Spencer insists she remain as the star. However, this is one location that could prove dangerous to the key cast and filmmakers, as powerful interest groups do not want this story told.
This is an engaging historical romance with a deep reminder that focuses on the mistreatment (some call it rape) of the South Sea island paradises by missionaries. The story line is loaded with action and deep characterizations. The audience will adore Liana, but Spencer carries too much baggage on top of what Liana contends with so that the audience sympathizes with him when he discusses the plight of the people, but not in his dysfunctional reactions to his beloved. Fans of deep early twentieth century tales will appreciate this strong powerhouse.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- 1900-1920's
Inner struggle subplot
Yes
Struggle with...
- angst over past traitorous lover
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- business executive
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- entertainer
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
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- Pacific Islands
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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