"Addictive. Highly recommended!" - Paulette Jiles, New York Times bestselling author. Beautifully rendered, this novel is a vivid ode to the early twentieth century West from master storyteller Sandra Dallas. In 1916, Ellen Webster finds herself in the small town of Wallace, Wyoming, after accepting a teaching position. Initially disappointed, she soon falls in love with both the High Plains and a handsome cowboy named Charlie Bacon. Life in this flat, brown corner of the state is challenging, with harsh winter blizzards and relentless summer heat. Yet, Ellen and Charlie face these trials together, strengthening their bond through shared successes and deep tragedies. Ellen embraces her role as a rancher's wife and forms connections with other women on the prairie. Not all of them are fortunate to have loving husbands or to have come to Wallace willingly, and many struggle to survive the brutal seasons. However, they support one another, sharing secrets and providing assistance in times of need. With Cheyenne miles away, Wallace feels like the Wild West. Ultimately, it is not the challenges Ellen and Charlie encounter that define them, but the enduring love they share amidst it all.
