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The story follows the resilient John Shefford as he ventures into a hidden canyon near a Mormon settlement where his beloved Fay Larkin is held captive, threatened with a brutal death if anyone trespasses. Driven by love and determination, Shefford faces daunting adversaries and rugged terrain in a daring attempt to free his fiancée, all without the aid of a firearm.
First publish date: 1915
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Zane Grey
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