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Set against the rugged backdrop of the Wyoming Territory, "Colter's Wife" follows Kinyan Holloway, a widowed rancher who must balance her Sioux upbringing with the demands of raising her children and managing the largest ranch in the area. After her husband is killed in a tragic range accident, Kinyan finds herself vulnerable and uncertain of how to keep her family together. A dangerous stranger, Benjamin Coulter, arrives—hunted by his own vengeance yet fast with a gun—desiring both Kinyan and the ranch. Coulter must confront a deadly rival and prove himself a capable father to the three children who are longing for more than he can give. The novel explores themes of survival, family responsibility, and the clash between cultural worlds on the frontier.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Johnston
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