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This compelling, centuries-spanning novel brilliantly interweaves the lives of two women—a writer working in the heart of modern academia and a daring young Sioux Indian on an incredible journey in the eighteenth century. The result is an unforgettable story of courage in the face of the... read more
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At the age of thirty-eight, Brigitte Nicholson has a job she likes, a man she loves, and a book on the women's suffrage movement that she will finish--someday. Someday is Brigitte's watchword. Someday she and Ted, a rising star in the field of archaeology, will clarify their relationship.... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Brigitte Nicholson: thirty-eight year old writer, she works for the University of Boston.
- Wachiwi: a Dakota Sioux Indian, Brigitte's ancestor.
- Amy Lewis: Brigitte's best friend.
- Ted Weiss: he works for the department of archeology. Brigitte's boyfriend.
- Marc Henri: a french writer that Brigitte meets in Paris.
- Marguerite Nicholson: Brigitte's mother, she is very interested in their families ancestors.
- Jean de Margerac: the man that saves Wachiwi from the Crow tribe.
- Tristan de Margerac: Jean's older brother, a marquis.
- Matoshak: Wachiwi's father, leader of their tribe.
- Hotak Takwachee: Matoshak's second wife, Wachiwi's mother.
- Mapayshni: leader of the Crow tribe that kidnapped Wachiwi; she was given to him to be his wife.
- Ohitekar: a warrior in the Dakota Sioux tribe; Wachiwi liked him.
- Luc Ferrier: a friend of Jean's, a hunter.
- Angelique de Margerac: Armand's wife.
- Armand de Margerac: a cousin of Jean's settled in New Orleans.
- Matthieu de Margerac: Tristan's son.
- Agathe de Margerac: Tristan's daughter.
- Greg Matson: Brigitte's boss.
- Maggiw Smith: she works for the Salt Lake City Library.
- Jan: a librarian at the University of South Dakota.
Setting & Locations edit
- Bretagne, France: Jean's hometown.
- South Dakota: home of Wachiwi and her people.
- Paris, France: setting for family discoveries.
- Salt Lake City, Utah: where discoveries are made at the Library.
- New Orleans: where a part of Jean's family lived.
First Sentence edit
There was a heavy snowfall that had started the night before as Brigitte Nicholason sat at her desk in the admissions office of Boston University, meticulously going over applications.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 5: Brigitte
Chapters 6 - 13: Wachiwi, Spring of 1784
Chapter 14: Brigitte
Chapters 15 - 16: Wachiwi, 1784 - 1785
Chapter 17: Brigitte
Chapter 18: Wachiwi, 1793
Chapters 19 - 23: Brigitte
Authors & Contributors edit
- Danielle Steel (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 28, 2010
ISBN: 9780385343138
Page Count: 336
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 28, 2010
ISBN: 9780385343138
Page Count: 336
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3569 .T33828 L44 2010
- Dewey: 813.54
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Danielle Steel: Author's website.
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