The Riders of the Purple Sage

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Set against the backdrop of southern Utah, the story follows Jane Withersteen, a strong-willed woman grappling with her loyalty to a Gentile friend amidst rising tensions with local churchmen. As the founder's daughter, she inherits not only her father's ranch and property but also the responsibility of the village's well-being. Jane's internal conflict deepens as she contemplates her role in the unrest affecting Cottonwoods, highlighting themes of loyalty, community, and the struggle for personal autonomy in a restrictive society.