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Hearts of the Talvarez - Couverture souple

Van Der Schouw, George

 
9780595257973: Hearts of the Talvarez
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595257976 ISBN 13 : 9780595257973
Editeur : iUniverse, 2002

Synopsis

A masterful story of the Santa Fe Trail in 1846 during a time of fierce competition between traders who hauled goods past Bent's Fort to Talvarez Hacienda near Taos in New Mexico Territory at the dawn of the Mexican American War.Kate Willingham must hand-carry a locked chest to an unknown aunt in Taos. To cross the unforgiving wilderness, Kate hires on as Thomas McCann's personal cook, never suspecting that he is President Polk's secret emissary. Kate's journey becomes a test of endurance and honor. Trouble befalls her at the hands of villainous Henry Nave. But she blames freighter Luke Beckhart, a mercenary, bent on making a profit on the coming war with Mexico.Determined to buy Talvarez Hacienda, Beckhart and his partner Don Jacinto, suspect there is a spy in their midst. They do not realize a villain other than Nave, wants the chest, and will kill to get it.Love, loss, death and birth color the tightly woven fabric of this classic human saga, as each traveler faces circumstances that tries their soul and changes their heart.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A masterful story of the Santa Fe Trail in 1846 during a time of fierce competition between traders who hauled goods past Bent's Fort to Talvarez Hacienda near Taos in New Mexico Territory at the dawn of the Mexican American War.Kate Willingham must hand-carry a locked chest to an unknown aunt in Taos. To cross the unforgiving wilderness, Kate hires on as Thomas McCann's personal cook, never suspecting that he is President Polk's secret emissary. Kate's journey becomes a test of endurance and honor. Trouble befalls her at the hands of villainous Henry Nave. But she blames freighter Luke Beckhart, a mercenary, bent on making a profit on the coming war with Mexico.Determined to buy Talvarez Hacienda, Beckhart and his partner Don Jacinto, suspect there is a spy in their midst. They do not realize a villain other than Nave, wants the chest, and will kill to get it.Love, loss, death and birth color the tightly woven fabric of this classic human saga, as each traveler faces circumstances that tries their soul and changes their heart.

Biographie de l'auteur

The author of several novels, Jane A. Westwood was born on a working cattle ranch in Colorado. She grew up hearing stories of the great western trails. Her hobbies are growing wild flowers, photography, and fly fishing. Jane lives with her husband in the Rocky Mountains.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595257976
ISBN 13 
9780595257973
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
404
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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