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Widowed on the arduous trek west, proud Cat Reilly is forced to take whatever work she can find amid the gold-veined hills of Sutter's Fort. Mixing company with the likes of Lt. John Charles Fremont and his legendary scout Kit Carson, she discovers passion with an attractive... Read Full Overview

Widowed on the arduous trek west, proud Cat Reilly is forced to take whatever work she can find amid the gold-veined hills of Sutter's Fort. Mixing company with the likes of Lt. John Charles Fremont and his legendary scout Kit Carson, she discovers passion with an attractive... Read Full Overview

The year is 1846, and war is brewing between the United States and Mexico. Under the pretext of a scientific research expedition, Lt. John C. Fremont arrives in Sutter's Fort with Kit Carson, famous Indian Scout, and a few men. Also arriving in Sutter's Fort is Cat Reilly, who... Read Full Overview

The author of 15 highly acclaimed novels--a historical novelist extraordinaire (Library Journal)--offers a tale of epic proportions about the creation of the state of California. Blending exquisitely drawn characters with real people, Holland's vividly win her many new ones.