La Tules

By George Vorre

In the midst of the Mexican-American War, Brigadier General Stephen Watts Kearny and his troops march into Santa Fe, New Mexico, after defeating the state's militia under Governor Armijo. Kearny establishes a joint civil and military government, appointing Charles Bent as acting civil.

Amidst this turmoil, Kearny encounters a notorious saloon owned by Maria Gertrudis Tules Barcel , commonly known as Do a Tules or La Tules. Despite her negative reputation among Americans and rumors of her ill-gotten fortune, Kearny borrows funds from her to pay his invading troops, which enables them to continue occupying Santa Fe.

Do a Tules is infamous for her gambling skills and is known to play high stakes games of Monte. In one such game, she faces off against a famous card shark and emerges victorious. However, when he draws his pistol, she beats him to the pull and kills him.

Meanwhile, tensions rise in Santa Fe as a conspiracy against the Army is uncovered. Do a Tules exposes the plot, preventing a potential massacre and solidifying her position as an important figure in the community.

As the conflict between the Americans and Mexicans intensifies, Do a Tules finds herself caught up in a large shoot-out in the Santa Fe Plaza. The outcome of this violent confrontation will determine the fate of both sides.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CWGY5Q39
• ISBN13: 9798882873102
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"