Having survived nine years as a Kiowa captive, Cassandra Morgan is traded back to the whites. Tattooed and emotionally scarred, Cassandra faces a life she hardly remembers.Two men attempt to understand her pain: the half-Indian scout Lone Hunter Jalbert, and her childhood sweetheart cavalry Captain Drew Reynolds who was left for dead in the attack that killed both their families and who has sworn … who has sworn retribution.
Torn between two worlds and two men, Cassie must learn anew the true meaning of love, courage and forgiveness.
AWARDS:
Winner, Romance Communication Reviewers Award
First Place, Wisconsin Romance Writers “Right Touch” Readers’ Award.
REVIEWS:
“Ms. Grayson creates an emotional powerhouse… Superb!” ~Rendezvous.
”…a compelling novel chock-full of western detail.” ~Margot Mifflin, author of the non-fiction book The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman, on whom the main character of So Wide the Sky is based.
THE WOMEN’S WEST SERIES, in series order
So Wide the Sky
Color of the Wind
A Place Called Home
Painted by the Sun
Moon in the Water
Bride of the Wilderness
ABOUT ELIZABETH GRAYSON:
Award-winning author, Elizabeth Grayson was a bookish child who loved stories of adventure and romance. She began writing in grade school and has never stopped. After teaching in elementary schools and at the St. Louis Art Museum, she began writing full time and has garnered many writing awards. Elizabeth lives in the mid-west with her husband and cat. www.elizabethgrayson.com
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This is the BEST book I have read in a long time!!!! I’m still thinking about it I’ve already read the second book in this series and it is great too. Strong women who conquer great adversity in their lives to find love and family at last
Set in the mid-1800s, this dramatic story keeps one in suspense throughout. It is a rare person who does not have to deal with rejection or the need for acceptance. Having been captured by the Kiowa and tattooed, thereby putting their mark on her, Cassie is finally rescued. However having to endure intense discrimination as a result of living …
Wyoming Territory Saga with Twists and Turns
At 15, Cassandra Morgan’s whole family was massacred and she was captured by the Kiowa. At 24 she is finally recovered by the Army, only for her real struggles to begin.
So Wide the Sky by Elizabeth Grayson is a beautifully written story of love lost, determined survival and love found. The …
Such a fascinating story of the old west, soldiers, Indians, conflict, love, prejudices, it kept me riveted to the end. Wonderful characters of Cassandra, Hunter, Drew, and little Meggie. Heartache and, finally, a happy ending. An emotional rollercoaster. Looking forward to more of Elizabeth Grayson’s Women’s West series. I received this book for …
One if the best historical books I’ve ever read. Phenominal
Good read!
Great book to read i recommend
Loved this book!
This book was one that you could feel the emotions of the characters. Enjoyed it very much.
Captured as a teenager, the heroine survives nine years with Indians, then is ransomed for a wagonload of food. (The Indians are disappointed to find no rifles and attack the small rescue party. ) Suspicion for the attack falls on her. Indian women had tattooed her with a prominent blue star on her cheek, so she can never “blend”.
When she is …
on of the best books ive read different..really liked it..had to finish once i started
I loved this book. Although I felt I knew how it would end, it was still a page Turner. Highly recommend.
Well developed characters and plot. Story grabbed my attention from the first page — highly recommend!!! Love the book!
This book was a complete surprise. I had it on my Kindle from awhile back and started reading it at random . I have not read anything else by Elizabeth Grayson and did not know what to expect. Wow! From the first page …