Le fils

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The acclaimed author of American Rust returns with an epic, multigenerational saga that chronicles the rise of a Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the oil booms of the 20th century. This novel is part Texas epic, part coming-of-age story, and part unflinching portrayal of the bloody cost of power. It explores the legacy of violence in the American West through the lives of the McCulloughs, a family as resilient and dangerous as the land they inhabit. In Spring 1849, Eli McCullough, the first male child born in the Republic of Texas, is taken captive by Comanche raiders who murder his mother and sister. Adapting quickly to his new life, Eli becomes the chief's adopted son and fights against their enemies, complicating his sense of identity. As disease and armed Americans decimate the tribe, Eli finds himself caught between two worlds, embarking on a journey filled with adventure, tragedy, and hardship that echoes through his descendants. Intertwined with Eli's story are those of his son, Peter, who grapples with the emotional toll of his father's ambition, and JA, Eli's great-granddaughter, who must navigate a male-dominated world. The narrative deftly examines how Eli's ruthlessness shapes the McCullough legacy, as love, honor, and family are sacrificed for power. Ultimately, the McCulloughs must confront the consequences of their choices in a harrowing and vividly drawn tale that showcases a masterful yo