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Step into the captivating world of Eyes of the World, the best-selling novel of 1914, as recognized by Publishers Weekly. Author Harold Bell Wright delves into the deceptive realm of artists, writers, critics, and their affluent patrons. The story follows the journey of two central characters the celebrated author Conrad LaGrange, who grapples with the moral compromises of his success, calling his work “filthy stories in good English,” and Aaron King, a young artist full of aspirations. While recuperating in California from a personal crisis, LaGrange befriends Aaron, whose mother he once ...

Immerse yourself in one of the most captivating tales from the enchanting Santa Catalina region. Mine with the Iron Door weaves together a rich tapestry of romance, human experience, and timeless dreams, drawing from the deep well of legends that have echoed through its history. Join us as we explore a story that embodies the very essence of life and love. - Summary by The Author

In the heart of a small town during the early 20th century, the true protagonist is not Helen but the mill itself. This compelling tale explores the tumultuous themes of labor strife, class inequity, and the clash between socialism and capitalism, all woven through a narrative of love and hatred. At its core are two families—each with a father, son, and daughter—who share a close bond in their youth. As time unfolds, Helen’s family rises to wealth through dubious means, with her father embodying the worst of corporate greed as he takes control of the mill. Enter Jake Vodell, a passionate...

This is a story about a young man's journey into manhood and the discovery of his true calling in life. The story asserts the essential human right of each person to determine the course his or her life should take. But sometimes civilization gets in the way and lives don't unfold naturally.

As a boy, Dick Falkner ran away from abject poverty and an abusive alcoholic father. Sixteen years later, he finds himself hungry of body and empty of spirit in a Midwestern town. Although he finds no help in this so-called Christian town, he is eventually taken in by George Udell, a local publisher and kindhearted man. Through hard work and Christian morals, this man, who becomes known as "that printer of Udell’s", rises above his past to a new, inspiring life with God.

Strangers aren't well received in the Mutton Hollow neighborhood of the Ozarks. But there was something different about this old gentleman. The cut of his clothes revealed he was obviously from the world beyond the ridges.

This classic Western story takes place on a cattle ranch. When a mysterious stranger comes walking into town seeking employment at the Cross-Triangle Ranch, life changes for these simple country folk.

In the beautiful, peaceful Ozark Mountains, a simple village lives a seemingly idyllic life, but it is far from perfect. In the midst of their struggles, an elderly shepherd arrives, leaving the distractions and stress of the city to find answers from his past. He befriends several of the kindhearted, yet proud villagers, who each carry wounds of their own. His wisdom and experience bring clarity and honesty to their secrets and hurt, while their forgiveness and love bring healing to his burdened heart.

The Shepherd of the Hills is a heartfelt tale of love, mystery, and redemption set in the rugged Ozark Mountains. An old man known as “The Shepherd” arrives in Mutton Hollow, bringing with him a hidden past that will change the lives of those around him. As romance blossoms between young Sammy Lane and Matt Matthews, the Shepherd’s true purpose unfolds in a story filled with warmth, wisdom, and deep emotional resonance.

The Winning of Barbara Worth is a sweeping Western epic that combines adventure, romance, and social commentary. As settlers attempt to reclaim the desert by diverting the Colorado River, tensions rise between humanitarian capitalist Jefferson Worth and ruthless businessmen. Floods, betrayals, and high-stakes drama make this novel a thrilling exploration of ambition, loyalty, and love.

Here is a land where a man, to live, must be a man. It is a land of granite and marble, strong stone and gold—and a man’s strength must be as the strength of the primeval hills. It is a land of oaks and cedars and pines—and a man’s mental grace must be as the grace of the untamed trees. It is a land of far-arched and unstained skies, where the wind sweeps free and untainted, and the atmosphere is the atmosphere of those places that remain as God made them—and a man’s soul must be as the unstained skies, the unburdened wind, and the untainted atmosphere.