A captivating story about a wealthy young woman in the 1860’s
who ran away from her stable Boston life to avoid an arranged marriage. Planning
to use her skills as a teacher changed when during her escape she ended up
captured by a band of Lakota Sioux. Luci Garling became Morning Star, named by
her captor, Golden Eagle.
The story encompassed three long years as Morning Star assimilated
into the Lakota culture. She developed into a better fighter alongside the
braves than a squaw among the women. Her new life demanded courage and bravery as
she fought to survive.
M.B. Tosi kept me engaged with rich Lakota Sioux history as
Morning Star struggled in dangerous situations. Forced to decide unexpected choices
maintained my interest throughout the book.
Along with history and adventure, a complicated romance
between Morning Star and her captor, Golden Eagle, influenced both their lives.
Trust and friendship prevailed over extraordinary situations revealing morals
and values of the characters.
I recommend The Crimson Path of Honor by M.B. Tosi to
readers of all ages, especially those who enjoy historical fiction. An ideal
approach to experience the Lakota Sioux Nation is by appreciating this significant
novel.
