Books like Reilly's Luck by Louis L'Amour
In the West, a young orphan named Val Darrant is adopted by the gambler and scholar Will Reilly, who becomes his family and mentor. For ten years the pair roam dusty boomtowns and bustling European cities, sharing a bond that feels more kin than kin. Their friendship is tested when Reilly’s luck turns cruel, leading to a violent confrontation that forces Val to untangle a complex story tied to his forgotten childhood, a lost love, and the violent expansion of a young nation.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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