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An epic that spans a crucial period of American westward expansion, Not Between Brothers is the bloody and gripping tale of the birth of the Lone Star State. Comprising a large cast of characters that includes memorable historical figures such as Stephen Austin and Sam Houston, the novel unfolds through the eyes and experience of Remy Fuqua, an orphan whose understanding of his fellow man is almost as great as his predilection for battle and his fierce national pride. When he marries a well-born Tejana, Beatriz Amarante de la Cruz, Fuqua is tempted to abandon the world he comes from until a tragic loss catapults him straight to the front lines in the battle for Texan independence-the landmark battle of San Jacinto.
Not Between Brothers is also the story of the fearless Comanche warrior Kills White Bear, whose distrust of the white man turns to enmity when a virulent smallpox plague brought by white traders wipes out his family and decimates his people. His vendetta eventually and inexorably makes Remy his greatest enemy. As the two men stalk each other across the Texas prairie, their struggle pits nation against nation, husband against wife and, unforgettably, brother against brother.
Anonymous
Posted July 23, 2008
Very moving tale, well told. Characters are very appealing. The author tried for balance, and did the best he could under the circumstances.
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Posted December 17, 2002
This book is wonderful. I couldn't wait to read the next page. I couldn't get enough. I can't believe they haven't made a movie or even a mini-series about this book yet. Someone should.
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Posted October 25, 2001
From the very first pages I was riveted by this novel. Wilkinson has a rare gift. He weaves rich characters through historical events in an astonishing, yet always believable way. Intensely visual and emotional, this book should be made into a movie or, better yet, a mini-series. This story is too big for one movie.
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Posted January 3, 2001
What an amazing story. A friend of mine recommended this book, and actually loaned me her own. She was very worried about the book being returned, and it did not take me long to understand why. This is a novel that should be added to one's collection to be handed down for generations. I could not wait to see what the next page would bring. A truly great find!
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An epic that spans a crucial period of American westward expansion, Not Between Brothers is the bloody and gripping tale of the birth of the Lone Star State. Comprising a large cast of characters that includes memorable historical figures such as Stephen Austin and Sam Houston, the novel unfolds through the eyes and experience of Remy Fuqua, an orphan whose understanding of his fellow man is almost as great as his predilection for battle and his fierce national pride. When he marries a well-born Tejana, Beatriz ...