A GOWN OF SPANISH LACE

This Western with a Christian theme and as many plot twists as a mountain trail takes young schoolteacher Ariana Benson through a kidnapping; love with an outlaw-turned-rescuer; disappointment; and, finally, happiness. (Was there any doubt?) Aimee Lilly's intense narration captures the outlaws' spirits, as well as Ariana's initial despair and later happiness. Lilly's characterizations are true to the tone of the book, capturing the personalities of all. Ariana seems too perfect, but this is due to Oke's style--and her fans will probably not object. M.A.M. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 01]