A skillfully created historical novel that is both a stirring exploration of the world of the American Indian and an epic love story. It is the tale of a beautiful white girl, Maria, captured by the Blackfoot Indian warrior, Nakoa, and of their stormy relationship as she struggles against her growing love for her captor, and he struggles against the customs of his people to keep her. It is also the story of two others in the Indian community whose desire to keep Maria and Nakoa apart is so intense that they are willing even to murder to succeed. And it is the tale of a gentle and shy Indian girl, secretly in love with a handsome young brave, who is ignored by him until Maria helps their love into being. In a clash of wills and cultures, a large cast of vivid characters surrounds the young lovers as they work out their fates.

Originally published in 1972 as The Second Kiss, Nakoa's Woman sold over a million copies as a Dell paperback. This quality softcover edition will delight fans both old and new alike.