The Maxwell Vendetta

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Brush Goodreads Author it was amazing 5. A penguin odyssey Ms. Such an engaging book - the characters are interesting and the reader moves right into California in the early 20th century. The action is gripping - a good fast read. Oct 31, Nancy rated it it was amazing. I want you to know that I really liked this book. Throw in frontier life, romance, politics, a serious case of bad blood, and the book quickly bec I want you to know that I really liked this book. Throw in frontier life, romance, politics, a serious case of bad blood, and the book quickly became a story that I was reluctant to put down.

Carl Brush did an extensive amount of research for this book, from clothing to hairstyles to language, even to time-appropriate names for the characters. His setting encompassed a swath of California from San Francisco to Sacramento and up what is now highway 88 to Hope Valley and Markleeville. And Carl Brush created passionate, nuanced characters that encompassed all these parts of society. In addition, some of the characters he wove into the story were real, actual people, including writer Ambrose Bierce, journalist Delilah Beasley, publisher Joseph Francis, and California governor Hiram Johnson.

Sep 27, Joyce Strand rated it it was amazing. Brush delivers a villainous villain, a courageous hero, independent heroines, and an intriguing supporting cast in an historical San Francisco area setting. This page-turner leads us from the prejudices of early 20th century University of California in Berkeley to the politics of the ranchers in the area, highlighted by the dominance of railroad companies.

Brush weaves historical events and people with suspense and a touch of romance to tell his story. Partially because I lived and worked in the San Francisco area for more than 25 years, I especially enjoyed the historical description of an area I know so well. I hasten to say, however, that readers do not need this familiarity to enjoy this well-told story. The author developed characters with backstory and dialogue that engaged me. The villain creates the right amount of havoc and concern to coalesce the story around him. Also, I appreciated heroines who exhibited independence and problem-solving skills.

The hero performs like a hero — he perseveres despite the bigotry of his university and the attacks of the villain. I recommend The Second Vendetta to readers looking for a spell-binding story with characters to care about in an historical setting. I look forward to other stories from Mr. Nov 30, Lesley Ann rated it really liked it. San Francisco ; racial prejudice and hypocrisy bubbles beneath the surface of an America emerging from its Wild West past.

A hide-bound university turns away a brilliant mind when the young man is found to have negro blood running though his veins. Meanwhile, out in the countryside, travelling bible-spouting preachers become potential rapists and drunken Indian killers. The new America struggles to discover its identity while the West hangs desperately on to the old ways. This is the richly San Francisco ; racial prejudice and hypocrisy bubbles beneath the surface of an America emerging from its Wild West past.

This is the richly described backdrop to this tumultuous family saga of revenge and bloody vendetta. Two young people are caught between the two different worlds. Andy Maxwell is attempting to be part of the new world order whilst his relucctant sweetheart, Many Clouds, seeks to remain true to her fast disappearing Native American culture.

And all the time the vengeful Michael Yellow Squirrel is plotting a blood-soaked revenge on the Maxwell clan. The politics of the time, the cynical land-grab of the railroads and the underhanded involvement of local politicians are all skilfully woven into the plot to give the reader an insight into those turbulent times. Nov 05, Goodreads Fan rated it it was amazing. Good historical fiction story which will not disappoint.

It was well researched and moved along nicely for an easy read. This is a complex story with a diverse set of characters who reflect the roots of America's unique culture founded on our many ethnic differences. I liked the way that this story exposed the intersection of these differences through the life of the main character, Andy Maxwell.

The author uses vivid descriptions that touch on a bit of the eccentric like in the scenes set at "T Good historical fiction story which will not disappoint. The author uses vivid descriptions that touch on a bit of the eccentric like in the scenes set at "The Sketch Club. I will be curious to see what happens next to our dear friend Andy.

Sep 22, Carl R. All right, so I'm reviewing my own book, but I had to add it to the Goodreads library myself, so why not? I did have to add the book to Goodreads myself, but I'm not quite so presumptuous as to do a self-review.