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Silver Lady
She came to America to claim a priceless legacy, but the silver mine that brought Danielle Fleming across the ocean led her to an untamed land where neither her beauty nor her money could not buy safety. From the glittering society of St. Louis to Crazy Horse’s war-torn Dakotas, she followed her destiny, unable to escape the half-breed outlaw who put his lusty brand upon her heart.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1980
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Nancy Morse
40 books17 followersAward winning author of historical and contemporary romance novels.
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May 13, 2022
There was something about seeing her wearing that necklace that was so right. The sterling silver used to make it had come from a place neither of them had ever been to—taken out of the ground by men whose faces they would never know—heated, melted, forged into shape by hands of strangers. All nameless men, from nameless pasts, who worked the mine—her mine, the Lady Laura.
An excellent but brutal bodice ripper—a fine example of old skool OTT romance. I really liked the spitfire heroine Danielle, but hero Alex is a cruel, callous jerkoff; so far as I’m concerned, his only redeeming moment was murdering the bandit gang who raped Danny (& even then he didn’t believe her story until she had a literal mental breakdown). Alex is the type who never misses a chance to insult, berate, & push away his woman; not only did he treat her like garbage, but he verbally abused & continually believed the worst of everyone else in his life as well. It was always about him; everything was a threat or insult or inconvenience or a plot to undermine…whatever he was doing at the time. I just wanted him to STFU & keel over. 🙄
As I said, I really liked Danny—she was fierce, feisty, & resourceful—but her realization of undying love for Alex was ludicrous given his prior treatment. It’s undeniably Stockholm Syndrome, which I’m loathe to stamp on the Old Skool stories, but in this case it can’t be avoided. Because…damn, girl. 🙈 It says a lot that not only I did prefer alternate beta hero Anton—an emo & aloof pianist in the vein of Franz Liszt—but even Danny’s own half-brother Austin was a better life choice. Poor Austin deserved a better fate. ;___; That’s twice now this author has made me tear up over a side character’s demise—cheers to your sadistic streak toying with my feelz, Nancy Morse. (Sidenote: I maintain that had this been a VC Andrews novel, Austin would’ve been her HEA.)
Anyhoo.
This was a very well-written, wrenching, entertaining ripper, definitely one for my keeper shelf…but I don’t recommend it unless you’re a fan of cruel heroes, or at least find them tolerable character studies.** (I wish I could quote the entire scene when Alex first rapes Danny, as it’s exquisite in its gritty imagery combined with abstract sensuality, but that’s neither here nor there.) I also love how Danny is repeatedly described in terms of mining & ore—melted, molten, fiery, forged; gold, silver, copper, amber. She even wears a silver heart necklace that rests over her pulse point (given to her by Austin, no less 🤍). The symbolism is obvious, but effective.
**I guess she rewrote some of it for digital release? That makes me sad. But if you want to ensure the full-on Silver Lady experience, track down a vintage copy. The cover is better, anyway. ;)
EDIT: Upon reflection, I’m rounding this up to 5 stars. It’s the curse of tough graders that we can’t always identify greatness until we mull things over. :D
An excellent but brutal bodice ripper—a fine example of old skool OTT romance. I really liked the spitfire heroine Danielle, but hero Alex is a cruel, callous jerkoff; so far as I’m concerned, his only redeeming moment was murdering the bandit gang who raped Danny (& even then he didn’t believe her story until she had a literal mental breakdown). Alex is the type who never misses a chance to insult, berate, & push away his woman; not only did he treat her like garbage, but he verbally abused & continually believed the worst of everyone else in his life as well. It was always about him; everything was a threat or insult or inconvenience or a plot to undermine…whatever he was doing at the time. I just wanted him to STFU & keel over. 🙄
As I said, I really liked Danny—she was fierce, feisty, & resourceful—but her realization of undying love for Alex was ludicrous given his prior treatment. It’s undeniably Stockholm Syndrome, which I’m loathe to stamp on the Old Skool stories, but in this case it can’t be avoided. Because…damn, girl. 🙈 It says a lot that not only I did prefer alternate beta hero Anton—an emo & aloof pianist in the vein of Franz Liszt—but even Danny’s own half-brother Austin was a better life choice. Poor Austin deserved a better fate. ;___; That’s twice now this author has made me tear up over a side character’s demise—cheers to your sadistic streak toying with my feelz, Nancy Morse. (Sidenote: I maintain that had this been a VC Andrews novel, Austin would’ve been her HEA.)
Anyhoo.
This was a very well-written, wrenching, entertaining ripper, definitely one for my keeper shelf…but I don’t recommend it unless you’re a fan of cruel heroes, or at least find them tolerable character studies.** (I wish I could quote the entire scene when Alex first rapes Danny, as it’s exquisite in its gritty imagery combined with abstract sensuality, but that’s neither here nor there.) I also love how Danny is repeatedly described in terms of mining & ore—melted, molten, fiery, forged; gold, silver, copper, amber. She even wears a silver heart necklace that rests over her pulse point (given to her by Austin, no less 🤍). The symbolism is obvious, but effective.
**I guess she rewrote some of it for digital release? That makes me sad. But if you want to ensure the full-on Silver Lady experience, track down a vintage copy. The cover is better, anyway. ;)
EDIT: Upon reflection, I’m rounding this up to 5 stars. It’s the curse of tough graders that we can’t always identify greatness until we mull things over. :D
October 10, 2022
Old BR w/ extra harsh "hero"
January 26, 2022
Prigioniera d’amore Nancy Morse ( versione italiana 1983)
Questo è un vecchissimo cartaceo maltrattato da mia madre che ho trovato in una busta e letto per caso. Non so a che cosa appartenga la collana Tiffany, E infatti mi sono approcciata a questo libro senza nessun tipo di aspettativa. Non stiamo parlando del solito romanzo rosa. Se vi piace il solito lui tutto d’un pezzo che corteggia lei in maniera cortese e passionale scegliete un altro libro.
Alex Colter è un fuorilegge, un mezzosangue ,un delinquente e un assassino. Un mezzo indiano dagli occhi di ghiaccio, lei Danielle Fleming chioma rossa fluente occhi dorati bella da morire… il loro primo incontro, il loro primo approccio è assolutamente impensabile e svelarlo è un’arma a doppio taglio perché può inorridire forse più che invitare alla lettura.
Ci troviamo nel 1871 in America. Alex fa parte dei Sioux Ogdala , e va a razziare la “Lady Laura “ miniera d’argento di proprietà dei Fleming. Oltre a Danielle incontreremo Austin , suo fratello che lei raggiungerà dall’inghilterra . Alex vede una sera Danielle ballare… E decide che deve fare visita nella sua stanza.
Danielle scese con le dita lungo il collo posandole infine in mezzo l’incavo dei seni per sentire il battito palpitante del suo cuore…
“certo che sei proprio come far venire certi pensieri a un uomo”
Il loro primo incontro e tutta la loro storia è un altalenante sequela di eventi dall’esito mai scontato, crudo e crudele a volte. C’è morte, scandalo, violenza, amore incestuoso addirittura.
Il finale è stato una sorpresa e anche se ovviamente mi aspettavo lieto fine , abituata a una serie di romanzi dal segreto di Pulcinella facilmente svelabile l’inaspettato è stata la ciliegina sulla torta. Peccato che in italiano non esista in digitale.
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Questo è un vecchissimo cartaceo maltrattato da mia madre che ho trovato in una busta e letto per caso. Non so a che cosa appartenga la collana Tiffany, E infatti mi sono approcciata a questo libro senza nessun tipo di aspettativa. Non stiamo parlando del solito romanzo rosa. Se vi piace il solito lui tutto d’un pezzo che corteggia lei in maniera cortese e passionale scegliete un altro libro.
Alex Colter è un fuorilegge, un mezzosangue ,un delinquente e un assassino. Un mezzo indiano dagli occhi di ghiaccio, lei Danielle Fleming chioma rossa fluente occhi dorati bella da morire… il loro primo incontro, il loro primo approccio è assolutamente impensabile e svelarlo è un’arma a doppio taglio perché può inorridire forse più che invitare alla lettura.
Ci troviamo nel 1871 in America. Alex fa parte dei Sioux Ogdala , e va a razziare la “Lady Laura “ miniera d’argento di proprietà dei Fleming. Oltre a Danielle incontreremo Austin , suo fratello che lei raggiungerà dall’inghilterra . Alex vede una sera Danielle ballare… E decide che deve fare visita nella sua stanza.
Danielle scese con le dita lungo il collo posandole infine in mezzo l’incavo dei seni per sentire il battito palpitante del suo cuore…
“certo che sei proprio come far venire certi pensieri a un uomo”
Il loro primo incontro e tutta la loro storia è un altalenante sequela di eventi dall’esito mai scontato, crudo e crudele a volte. C’è morte, scandalo, violenza, amore incestuoso addirittura.
Il finale è stato una sorpresa e anche se ovviamente mi aspettavo lieto fine , abituata a una serie di romanzi dal segreto di Pulcinella facilmente svelabile l’inaspettato è stata la ciliegina sulla torta. Peccato che in italiano non esista in digitale.
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