Heart's Desire / The Story of a Contented Town, Certain Peculiar Citizens, and Two Fortunate Lovers / A Novel #966057

In a remote, sun-drenched valley shielded from the relentless march of progress, a fiercely independent community guards its tranquil way of life. The arrival of an ambitious eastern lawyer threatens to tear the town apart, bringing the corrupting influence of modern industry and bitter legal feuds to their doorstep. Amidst the rising tensions and clashing ideologies, an unexpected and passionate romance blossoms, forcing the inhabitants to choose between progress and peace. This evocative novel is a beautiful, melancholic tribute to the fading charm of the old American West.