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Riders of the Purple Sage

Riders of the Purple Sage

ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
289
Published
1912
Language
English

Synopsis

In the rugged landscape of the American West, Jane Withersteen faces intense pressure from her polygamous Mormon community to marry. When a notorious gunman and a mysterious rider offer their protection, Jane finds herself caught between her deeply held faith and the harsh realities of her life. A stolen child and a dangerous decision about her sanctuary force her to question everything she believes, leading her to unexpected love and a fight for survival.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkAdventurousRomantic
Forbidden LoveSurvivalMorally Grey

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Romance History Adventure

About the author

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Zane Grey

Zane Grey was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the rugged Old West. As of June 2007, the Internet Movie Database credits Grey with 110 films, one TV episode, and a series, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater based loosely on his novels and short stories.[1][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zane_Grey

Characters

Jane WithersteenProtagonist
Bern VentersSupporting
All characters in Riders of the Purple Sage