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Set against early April streets of New York, the narrative follows Carley Burch as she receives enigmatic correspondence that tugs her thoughts back to the West. The story delves into her memories of Glenn Kilbourne—a veteran returned from France, shell‑shocked and changed—whose presence and aloofness have long haunted her. Through the hum of subway trains, the clatter of motor cars, and the solemnity of a New Year’s Eve that marks the end of a tragic 1918, Carley grapples with longing, love, and the subtle messages that call her back to a life beyond the city.
First publish date: 1924
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Zane Grey
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