Home Mountain - Softcover

Williams, Jeanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595095836 ISBN 13: 9780595095834

Publisher: iUniverse, 2000

Synopsis

"This superior historical romance rings true all the way, thanks to convincing characters and plot, plus loads of information about life in Arizona Territory circa 1880...The suspense and action are not retarded by striking descriptions of scenery, flora, and fauna."Library JournalHome Mountain was awarded the award for Best Western Historical Novel of 1990 by the Western Writers of America.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in rural western Kansas, Williams drew material for Texas Pride from her experience living in Texas. She is a four-time recipient of the Golden Spur Award, winner of the Levi-Strauss Golden Saddleman Award for lifetime achievement in western literature, and former president of Western Writers of America. Williams currently lives in Portal, Arizona.

From Publishers Weekly:

Award-winning western novelist Williams ( No Roof But Heaven ) here presents a historically detailed, neatly constructed, charming romance in which intelligent, beautiful heroine Katie MacLeod sets up housekeeping on the family ranch with a handsome cowboy. In 1881, 16-year-old Katie and her younger brother and sisters arrive in Arizona to carry out their dead parents' dream of building a horse ranch and dairy farm. Bill Radnor, the cocky cowboy who meets them on the trail, comes up with the idea that Katie can play her harp and sing in return for the townspeople's aid. Descriptions of the dramatic landscape alternate with amusing, sensitive accounts of the budding romance between Katie and Bill as they set up shop in Home Mountain Ranch. Katie's troubles aren't over, though: Ed Larrimore, owner of a neighboring ranch, threatens to take over Home Mountain and gain custody of the younger MacLeods unless Katie agrees to move in with him and raise his daughter, Hallie. Katie's difficulties in asserting authority over her siblings and her recurring doubts about her parentage add to her load; her conflicts and triumphs create a real and sympathetic character.
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About this edition

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0595095836
• ISBN 13: 9780595095834
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 420