Desert Gold by Zane Grey

A FACE haunted Cameron - a woman's face. It was there in the white heart of the dying campfire; it hung in the shadows that hovered over the flickering light; it drifted in the darkness beyond. This hour, when the day had closed and the lonely desert night set in with its dead silence, was one in which Cameron's mind was thronged with memories of a time long past - of a home back in Peoria, of a woman he had wronged and lost, and loved too late

Desert Gold is a novel by Zane Grey, first published in 1913. It is a western adventure novel set in the American Southwest, capturing the rugged landscapes, the challenges of frontier life, and the complex relationships between the characters. Like much of Grey's work, Desert Gold is filled with action, romance, and exploration of themes such as honor, love, and the harsh realities of life in the West.

The story centers around the character of Jesse and the beautiful, strong-willed Tania, along with a host of other memorable characters, including outlaws, ranchers, and Native Americans. The novel is set in the deserts of Arizona, and much of the story is framed around the natural beauty and danger of the arid land.

Jesse, a former outlaw, has sought to leave his troubled past behind him and begin a new life. However, circumstances, including his attraction to Tania, pull him back into conflict with old enemies and forces him to confront his previous life. Tania, a woman tied to the land and a key figure in the narrative, represents both the hope and the struggles of the desert frontier.

The story explores themes of redemption, as Jesse grapples with his past, and the contrasting ways characters interact with the land and each other. As the characters navigate personal and external conflicts, such as dealing with hostile Indians, treacherous landscapes, and internal dilemmas, their lives become entwined in ways that only a harsh, unforgiving desert setting could foster.

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