A delightful new western romance from the New York Times bestselling
author of Redeeming Love
New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to the
California frontier in this sweeping, romantic tale of a displaced New
England suffragette, a former Union soldier disinherited by his Southern
family, and the town they join forces to save.
1875. When Kathryn Walsh arrives in tiny Calvada, a mining town
nestled in the Sierra Nevadas, falling in love is the farthest thing
from her mind. Banished from Boston by her wealthy stepfather, she has
come to claim an inheritance from the uncle she never knew: a defunct
newspaper office on a main street overflowing with brothels and saloons,
and a seemingly worthless mine. Moved by the oppression of the local
miners and their families, Kathryn decides to relaunch her uncle's
newspaper--and then finds herself in the middle of a maelstrom, pitted
against Calvada's most powerful men. But Kathryn intends to continue to
say--and publish--whatever she pleases, especially when she knows she's
right.
Matthias Beck, owner of a local saloon and hotel, has a special interest
in the new lady in town. He instantly recognizes C. T. Walsh's same
tenacity in the beautiful and outspoken redhead--and knows all too well
how dangerous that family trait can be. While Kathryn may be right about
Calvada's problems, her righteousness could also get her killed. But
when the handsome hotelier keeps finding himself on the same side of the
issues as the opinionated Miss Walsh, Matthias's restless search for
purpose becomes all about answering the call of his heart.
Everyone may be looking to strike it rich in this lawless boomtown, but
it's a love more precious than gold that will ultimately save them all.
