THE LIEUTENANT'S BARGAIN is the first novel I have read by REGINA JENNINGS and it most certainly will not be the last! What a truly delightful love story - it is serious and amusing at the same time. I love the characters, they are so real, and their actions and speech make us know what they are feeling and thinking. It is a cleverly written book that keeps one's interest right to the last page.The story takes place in 1885 in Indian Territory with Hattie Walker being rescued by some Arapaho Indians after the stage coach she is traveling in is attacked by bandits. She is on her way to Denver to make a name for herself as an artist. When Lieutenant Jack Hennessy, who is posted at the nearby fort, goes to fetch her from the Indians, he cannot believe that the girl he had such a crush on at school seems to have dropped into his life again in the strangest of circumstances. By trying to impress this woman he has loved all his life, he sets something in motion, due to his less than perfect understanding of the Arapaho language, which could affect his job at the fort and his work amongst the Indians and could cost Hattie her dream.
Jack is very committed to the Arapaho Indians and especially to the school in Darlington and the children's education. He is shocked by the disrespect shown towards the Indians in so many cases, especially as far as their traditions are concerned.
Hattie, after being very brave during her ordeal, is terrified of being alone, especially as she is the only living witness of the attack.
It is interesting to see the change in both these characters as they let go and let God work in their lives.
It is a lovely read and I can highly recommend it.
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