Torchlight to Valhalla

by Gale Wilhelm

Book Overview

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447455789
• ISBN13: 9781447455783
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Pomona Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful story

Early 20th century (1938) lesbian literature. This was a painfully beautiful novella revolving around a young woman named Morgen Tuetenberg. In the beginning of the story, Morgen is caring for her sick father, the renowned painter, Fritz Tuetenberg. During a walk, she meets a pianist named, Royal St. Gabriel, who falls for her at first sight. The death of Morgen's father leaves her empty, and Royal wishes to fill this emptiness, but Morgen doesn't feel truly complete until Toni enters her life.This story dragged a little in the beginning, but not for long. This story runs a gauntlet of emotions from love to grief to indifference. With this being so short, you seem to be watching strangers. You don't have much of a chance to get too intimate for the characters. You care for them, but only in that detached way. I think the strong point in this story was the theme of human emotion and love. I was rooting for Royal. I really liked the guy, but love is capricious and Morgen had to do what made her happy. I think she did start to love Royal, but he still wasn't what she needed to fill that void.There really isn't too much more that could be said about this book without giving it away, so I'll just stop trying to find the right words to describe it. If you ever get hands on a copy, definitely read it. It's a touching story.

Gently sparkling

Morgen is the daughter of a famous painter. After his death, she is adrift in life and is wooed by the eager Royal, a man determined to make her his wife. She doesn't love him, and doesn't feel complete until she meets a woman from her past, Toni. Only with her does she feel whole again. Written in a sparse and evocative style, Wilhelm's novel is a joy to read. Entirely compelling and beautifully crafted.