Desert Pursuit and Romance in War-Torn Border Tales
Prologue follows a lone prospector Cameron forming a risky partnership with a man who turns out to be Jonas Warren, father of a wronged woman. They discover gold in a desert cave as a sandstorm traps them, dying as Cameron leaves proof of their find. Richard Gal adventurer in Casita befriends Lt. George Orne and helps Mercedes Santana, amid banditry led by Rojas. The fugitives find refuge with Belding’s ranch after raids, while Gale courts Nell Burton as a Yaqui rescues a wounded Indian and fronts pursuit of raiders. Reunions, ambushes, and romances unfold as Nell awakens to Dick’s advances during a siesta.
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Cameron
Jonas Warren
Tilois
Farren
Richard Gal
Casita
George Orne
Leutenant
Ninth Cavalry
Thorne Gale
Mercedes Astaneda
Rojas
Belding
Nell Burton
Gale
Ladd
Lash
Mercedes
Thorne
Nell
Galé
Yaqui
Chaptopr
Mra. Belding
Brek
Ben
Anone
Siesta Episac
Pil
Can
Ore
Blanco Sol
Burton
Gracias
Sol
Dees
Jim Lash
Tan
Mrs. Belding
Blanco Solis
Mercedam
Beldin
Diablo
Forlorn River: Nell Rides to Free Thorne from Rojas
Nell Tekes Blanco Sol after learning Thorne is held by Rojas. Cavalrymen pursue a daring rescue with Nell leading a fast pursuit to Casita while Thorne is rescued and cared for by Mercedes and Gale.
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Rojes
Thorne Pacar
Ig Regiment
Charlie Ladd
Fort Join River
Nelli
Zane Obathor
Illustrations By
Irwin Myers
Brothers
George Thorne
Tom
Jim
Casita Trail
San Felipe
Laddy
Blanco
Blanco’ Sola
Colonel Weede
Nogales
Mexico
Bianco Sol
Uncle Sam
Ann' Lash
Gala Jim Ladd
Shore
Galea