Ride Against the Wind - Hardcover
WesternLarge Print EditionJerrod Danmyers family was among the first of those to migrate and establish a ranch near the town of Eden in Kansas. Ten years later, Stover Gates brought his family from the coal mines of Ohio. But soon after their arrival, Stovers brother was killed by Jerrods brother, starting a blood feud that continues to rage. Now a plague of locusts is threatening to destroy their entire valley. Some folks see the pestilence as a sign from God, a chance to repent but others see it as a chance to line their pockets, even resorting to murder to get what they want . . .
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Marian Cates is the prettiest young woman in the territory. Her father, Stover, is the toughest and most unforgiving man around. Years ago, Stover's brother, Zeb, was killed in a gunfight with Faron Danmyer, prompting a blood feud between the families that continues to rage. When Marian is rescued after an accident by young Jerrod Danmyer and the pair quickly fall in love, the pieces are in place for Romeo and Juliet, western version. Marian and Jerrod, however, must deal not only with feuding families but also with a devastating locust infestation that threatens the survival of all the spreads in the valley. There's also trouble in the form of big eastern money--working through the local corrupt sheriff--forcing the hand of the poorer ranchers. This entertaining variation on the Capulet-Montague theme is enhanced by humor, believable dialogue, and carefully drawn, empathetic characters. Wes Lukowsky
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- PublisherThorndike Pr
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0786210761
- ISBN 13 9780786210763
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages288
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