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Zebra, Sep 2001, 5.99, 352 pp.
ISBN: 0821768808
In 1910 Mojave Wells, California Martin Tafft finds his latest film in trouble when he learns the silver mine critical for his move is not abandoned. Instead Marigold Pottersby refuses to lease her property. His stomach hurts making him wonder if the stress is causing an ulcer especially since relocating at this late date would cost a fortune.
Since his father has invested a sizable amount of cash in Peerless Studios latest project Anthony Ewing goes west to persuade Marigold to let the film company use her mine. Tony and Mari are immediately attracted to one another although he cannot understand her loyalty to her thoughtless father and she cannot comprehend why he puts up with his avaricious father. Still the show must go on and soon an agreement is reached, but now sabotage threatens the movie and Mari's life. Tony risks his own life to try to keep his stubborn beloved safe.
The third Peerless Studio historical romance is an engaging tale that like its predecessors (see COWBOY FOR HIRE and BEAUTY AND THE BRAIN) highlights the action of the early film industry. The story line beguiles the reader because the cast, including Tiny the Great Dane, seems real and enhances the early twentieth century era depicted in the book. Still the lead couple, who appears perfect as independent, obstinate, yet intelligent individuals, seems out of synch with one another because they remain under the thumbs of their respective fathers in spite of their love for one another. Alice Duncan continues to provide historical and romance readers with an insightful and entertaining series with another wonderful story.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- 1900-1920's
- American "wild west" era
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by/chasing kidnapper/killer
Making a living subplot
Yes
Making a living:
- office romance among coworkers
If one lover chases another...
- they alternate
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
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- confident
- blissful
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- small businessman
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- confident
- blissful
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- California
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
What % of story is romance related?
- 70%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
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