Glendon Swarthout crafted narratives deeply rooted in American settings, often exploring the stark and rugged facets of life. His prose is marked by vivid depictions of landscapes and a keen insight into character psychology, immersing readers in the raw authenticity of his stories. He possessed a notable ability to capture the essence of human resilience against formidable odds. His novels are celebrated for their robust storytelling and memorable characters that leave a lasting impact.
On the 1850s frontier, some brave women's hearts and minds were broken by bitter hardship. A "homesman" must escort a handful of them back East to a sanitarium, and the job falls to the indomitable and resourceful Mary Bee Cuddy. She knows she cannot succeed alone, but the only companion Mary Bee can find is low-life claim jumper George Briggs. Thus begins a trek against the tide of colonization, hardship, Indian attacks, ice storms, and loneliness.
Das Buch zum Kino-Ereignis mit Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank und Meryl Streep Amerika 1862 - irgendwo in Missouri: Das Leben der Siedler ist unerträglich hart. In diesen dunklen Zeiten zerbrechen vier Frauen an Einsamkeit und Hunger. Man beschließt, sie in den Osten zurückzubringen, in ein besseres Leben. Die resolute Mary Bee Cuddy wird ausgewählt, um den Treck zu führen. Doch sie weiß, dass sie allein keine Chance hat, und muss sich auf die Unterstützung des Abenteurers Briggs verlassen. Entschlossen treten sie den gefahrvollen Weg an, der durch die Weiten der gnadenlosen Wildnis führt ...
