K. Lyn Wurth (Books)

K. Lyn Wurth Books

K. Lyn Wurth writes fiction deeply rooted in the American Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions, exploring themes of health, family life, and regional history. Her narrative voice is shaped by a unique blend of experiences in medicine, teaching, and visual arts, which she masterfully weaves into her compelling stories. Wurth's work delves into the complexities of human relationships and the profound influence of landscape on individual lives. Readers are drawn to her authentic portrayal of life and the enduring spirit of the American heartland.

The Not So Quiet Life of Calamity Jane

460 pages
17 hours of reading

"Martha Jane Cannary ran through names like whiskey, but one moniker stuck-Calamity Jane. Stranded in a Virginia City mining camp, this orphan blasted through the 1860s West, determined to be noticed and tell her own story. The Not So Quiet Life of Calamity Jane shatters the veneer of legends to reveal her tenacious heart. Rowdy and seemingly hell-bent on her own destruction, this devoted friend, jilted lover, sometime wife, and heartbroken mother wandered the West she loved. She shot up saloons, performed in bordellos and Wild West shows, worked when she had to, cared for the sick, and lied about what she couldn't change. This well-researched historical novel vividly revives an original woman of the American West"--"--