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Set against the backdrop of California’s early 1850s, the novel follows Garnet Cameron, a fashionable New Yorker who leaves her genteel social circles to marry adventurous trader Oliver Hale. Their honeymoon in New Orleans leads Garnet to meet Florinda Grove, a dance‑hall performer also headed for California. Together, Garnet, Oliver, and Florinda traverse the harsh Jubilee Trail, confronting the challenges of frontier travel. As they endure hardship, the characters learn to live without compromise, forge deep friendships, and discover the true meaning of love.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Gwen Bristow
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