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The Pride of Hannah Wade
In the harsh New Mexico Territory, Hannah Wade was captured and enslaved by avenging Apaches. Only her steel-edged will to live kept her alive.
Finally rescued, she returned to a husband who shunned her touch, and to white women friends who found her stained and disgraced. But Hannah fought for her honor with the help of one man who valued her strength and spirit...one man who walked by her side in a land strewn with hate and injustice.
Finally rescued, she returned to a husband who shunned her touch, and to white women friends who found her stained and disgraced. But Hannah fought for her honor with the help of one man who valued her strength and spirit...one man who walked by her side in a land strewn with hate and injustice.
381 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1984
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Janet Dailey
391 books1,839 followersJanet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
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July 9, 2009
This was marketed as a Romance when it was first published in 1985 but it is actually a gritty, dour Woman's Fiction about Hannah's will to survive.
Hannah is an officer's wife who is abducted by Apache Indians. The book follows Hannah's several months in captivity in sad detail while her husband enjoys having an affair with a servant instead of looking for her. When she is rescued, she, of course, faces prejudice for having wanted to live, even as a dirty "squaw" rather than embracing death before dishonour. She eventually ends up with another officer who was introduced at the beginning of the novel but little space is spent on the development of their relationship.
Bloody depressing book.
Hannah is an officer's wife who is abducted by Apache Indians. The book follows Hannah's several months in captivity in sad detail while her husband enjoys having an affair with a servant instead of looking for her. When she is rescued, she, of course, faces prejudice for having wanted to live, even as a dirty "squaw" rather than embracing death before dishonour. She eventually ends up with another officer who was introduced at the beginning of the novel but little space is spent on the development of their relationship.
Bloody depressing book.
September 5, 2018
Hannah Wade survives being captured by Apaches and eventually returned to her husband.
This was marketed as a historical romance when it came out in 1985 but there's more survival story than romance. I remember liking it when I read it decades ago. I've been trying to skim some of the older romances I kept at the time and then trade them in. This one was a surprise - it was still a good story. Hannah is an extremely strong woman that I really cared about. She learns to survive with the Apache and care about them and she's amazed at the way she's treated as trash when she returns to the White settlement. There is some genuine sweet romance in it as Hannah is drawn to the one man who can still see her as a worthwhile person.
This was marketed as a historical romance when it came out in 1985 but there's more survival story than romance. I remember liking it when I read it decades ago. I've been trying to skim some of the older romances I kept at the time and then trade them in. This one was a surprise - it was still a good story. Hannah is an extremely strong woman that I really cared about. She learns to survive with the Apache and care about them and she's amazed at the way she's treated as trash when she returns to the White settlement. There is some genuine sweet romance in it as Hannah is drawn to the one man who can still see her as a worthwhile person.
October 19, 2020
As I started on this book I realize I have read it a long time ago. I was between a three and a four but had to give it the latter because I love the determination of Hannah wades character. This is one book I would like to see a sequel to see how she moves on to the next chapter with Cutter at their ranch. In this book you do see the demise of the two relationships, Hannah Wade and the black sergeant and his mischievous wife.
August 4, 2018
Another Great
Once again, Ms Dailey has outdone herself in this breathtaking story of the old west. I cannot understand why this wonderful book was downplayed on the reviews as it is such a great read.
Once again, Ms Dailey has outdone herself in this breathtaking story of the old west. I cannot understand why this wonderful book was downplayed on the reviews as it is such a great read.
May 30, 2024
I first read this book in 1986. I enjoyed it then. And I enjoyed this time. For those saying it isn't a romance, it most definitely is.
* Spoiler*
Hannah and Captain Cutter spend the whole book developing a relationship.
* Spoiler*
Hannah and Captain Cutter spend the whole book developing a relationship.
July 4, 2013
O Orgulho de Hannah.
Janet Dailey.
4.° edição.
1987
Fico impressionada que Hannah tenha sobrevivido a tudo que passou: seqüestro, escravidão, fome, frio e abuso sexual. E quando é resgatada, pensa que o sofrimento acabou e que as pessoas ficariam orgulhosas de sua coragem e capacidade de sobreviver.
Depois de tudo, ela achou que seria acarinhada e recebida de braços aberto pelo marido e amigos.
Doce engano, não, não...
O marido, um bastado egoísta, a repudiou miseravelmente. E os vizinhos e amigos, também a criticaram por ter sobrevivido. Tanto para o marido e amigos, Hannah deveria ter dado cabo de sua vida, se matado, honrosamente.
Isso me deixa enojada.
As únicas pessoas que se salvam nesta estória e o Capitão Jake Cutter e a própria Hannah, o resto é a escoria. Não pense que o livro é ruim, pelo contrário, é sem dúvida uma ótima leitura.
Recomendo!!!
Janet Dailey.
4.° edição.
1987
Fico impressionada que Hannah tenha sobrevivido a tudo que passou: seqüestro, escravidão, fome, frio e abuso sexual. E quando é resgatada, pensa que o sofrimento acabou e que as pessoas ficariam orgulhosas de sua coragem e capacidade de sobreviver.
Depois de tudo, ela achou que seria acarinhada e recebida de braços aberto pelo marido e amigos.
Doce engano, não, não...
O marido, um bastado egoísta, a repudiou miseravelmente. E os vizinhos e amigos, também a criticaram por ter sobrevivido. Tanto para o marido e amigos, Hannah deveria ter dado cabo de sua vida, se matado, honrosamente.
Isso me deixa enojada.
As únicas pessoas que se salvam nesta estória e o Capitão Jake Cutter e a própria Hannah, o resto é a escoria. Não pense que o livro é ruim, pelo contrário, é sem dúvida uma ótima leitura.
Recomendo!!!
October 17, 2013
Hannah is captured by indians and is enslaved by them for close to a year. When she is freed you would think that her ordeal is behind her and she can begin the healing process.
However, society cannot understand how this woman can hold her head up with pride after she has been soiled by the indians and why she didn't kill herself. Instead of sympathy, kindness, a shoulder to lean on, someone to talk to she is shunned by the other women and becomes a subject of malicious gossip.
However, society cannot understand how this woman can hold her head up with pride after she has been soiled by the indians and why she didn't kill herself. Instead of sympathy, kindness, a shoulder to lean on, someone to talk to she is shunned by the other women and becomes a subject of malicious gossip.
May 20, 2014
Good read about the old west, white woman captured by Apaches, her survival and then return to "white Culture" which rejects her. She manages to stand tall and tells them all to go to hell, more or less.
July 9, 2009
Well-written but depressing. This should not be considered a romance. I thought it was, but boy was I wrong.
November 6, 2010
Good story, strong female character, slightly marred by switch of POV in mid-scenes.
July 21, 2011
Since I don't have a book to read currently, I am back to one of my old favorites. I read it first back in 1990 and I still love reading it.
March 26, 2014
I only gave this book 2 stars 5 years ago when I read it but I still remember it so it may have been better than I thought at the time.????
October 5, 2013
thoroughly enjoyed the calvary & apache western history
November 30, 2013
nice book
June 6, 2014
Not a romance novel, this book is about her struggle to live as a captive.
October 12, 2014
really enjoyed this book
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