
In the dusty living‑room of the Circle Spade ranch, a bitter showdown brews between Rance McCoy, the weather‑worn patriarch, and his striking son Angel. The younger McCoy, handsome and cocky, has just learned a shocking truth about Lila— the woman he intends to marry— that could tear the family apart. Their clash is less about guns and more about old wounds, hidden histories, and the stubborn pride that fuels both men.
As Angel confronts his father with accusations of murder and adoption, Rance remains unflinching, reminding his son of past betrayals and the thin line between honor and vengeance. The tension escalates into a dangerous game of secrets, where loyalties are tested and the true cost of blood ties begins to surface. Listeners are drawn into a tense western drama that explores how far a man will go to protect his legacy and the love that might finally free him.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (313K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1927.
Credits
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Release date
2023-12-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1969
Best known for lively Western stories filled with humor, mystery, and ranch-country adventure, this Montana-born writer created the popular cowboy sleuths Hashknife Hartley and Sleepy Stevens. He also worked in Hollywood, writing for films from the silent era into the 1940s.
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