Conrad Richter's lyrical prose primarily explores life on the American frontier across various historical periods. His novels and stories delve into the raw beauty and harsh realities of settling the land, examining the profound relationship between humanity and the wilderness. Richter's distinctive style is celebrated for its poetic resonance and insightful portrayal of the human spirit.
But when the tribe signs a treaty that requires them to return their white captives, 15-year-old True Son is returned against his will to the family he had long forgotten, and to a life that he no longer understands or desires.