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Madeleine Avery, a refined Philadelphia lady, ventures into the untamed Wild West after her father’s death in the Black Hills. Facing iconic figures like Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, and a survivor of the Little Bighorn, she struggles to fit in.
Guided by Fox Daniel, a rugged frontier man, Madeleine embarks on a quest to uncover truths about her lineage. Her journey takes her from the rough bars of Deadwood to the vast Dakota Plains, where she encounters the legendary Crazy Horse and the last free band of Sioux. Along the way, she grapples with conflicting affections: a deep yearning for a man who resists her love and the realization that Fox conceals secrets and guilt, complicating their relationship.
Set against the backdrop of 19th‑century frontier society, the novel blends romance, adventure, and mystery as Madeleine navigates betrayal, identity, and the challenges of a world that offers few opportunities for women.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Cynthia Challed Wright
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