Two Hearts Two Spirits: A Tale of First Nations Two Spirit Love - Softcover

Halfhill, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798994177556

Synopsis

Two Hearts Two Spirits: A Tale of First Nations Two Spirit Love

Centuries before the murder of Julius Caesar or the Norman conquest of England, a nomadic people moved across the width and breadth of a vast hidden valley. The disastrous Wars of the 1800s between the United States and the Indian tribes of the American West were long over. Tribes that were once as free-roaming as the buffalo were now penned up and neglected.

By a sheer accident of location, the village of two Indian youths remained untouched by the ravages of war and the intrusion of the white man. It was a place of refuge from the white eyes who came with their twin plagues, one of the body and the other of the spirit.

Helki and Igashu, friends and constant companions since childhood, will soon perform the ritual of the Basket and the Bow. Choosing the basket means living the life of a Two Spirit, a lover of men. Choosing the bow means becoming a provider, the head of a family, and a warrior-if war should ever come. Yet if Helki and Igashu choose different paths, their love may not survive. This then is the story of Igashu and Helki as they step into manhood in search of their destinies.

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About the Author

Michael Halfhill began writing novels in 2002 after retiring from the DuPont Company. He currently lives in a small village in Delaware. Michael and his companion of twenty-six years show their borzoi dogs at local AKC dog shows. When he is not writing, Michael practices playing his cello, which he freely admits that he is not very good at. His favorite music is Gregorian chant, his favorite composer is Mozart, and his favorite bands are Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac.

Edition details

• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798994177556
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 146