Heart of the Sunset: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Heart of the Sunset is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Beach, Rex (1877–1949).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Heart of the Sunset" by Rex Beach is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story begins in a harsh, sunbaked desert landscape, focusing on the journey of a lone woman, Alaire Austin, who is battling fatigue and thirst as she searches for a water-hole. By chance, she encounters a young Ranger named Dave Law, who becomes significant to her survival and circumstance, introducing elements of adventure and tension. The opening of the narrative plunges the reader into the desolation of the desert, where Alaire’s struggle for survival showcases her strength and resourcefulness despite the overwhelming odds. As she encounters Law near a much-needed water source, their initial interactions are both practical and charged with unspoken emotions and complexities. Law's character emerges as protective and curious, while Alaire is depicted as a strong-willed individual marked by both vulnerability and determination. Their meeting sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their backgrounds and the challenges they face within their intertwined lives, hinting at themes of survival, identity, and the stark realities of life along the Texas-Mexico border.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Heart of the Sunset
- Author credits: Beach, Rex (1877–1949)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 -- Fiction
- Texas, South -- Fiction
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Movie Books
- Western
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