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Helen MacInnes’ *Rest and Be Thankful* unfolds on a foothill ranch in Wyoming, where cowboys and city residents intersect against a scenic backdrop. The novel focuses on a wide range of characters rather than a single protagonist, offering a nuanced look at human nature in a quiet, rural setting.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Western Fiction/Contemporary Western
Authors: Helen MacInnes
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