First published 1997
In the aftermath of the Civil War, Ezekiel Proctor and Ned Christie, the last of the Cherokee warriors, must carve out a new life for themselves in the untamed Oklahoma Territory. Facing hostile settlers, corrupt politicians, and the encroaching tide of civilization, the two men forge an unlikely partnership as they navigate the treacherous landscape and fight to preserve their people's way of life. With equal measures of grit and grace, Zeke and Ned chart a course through the chaos, driven by an unwavering determination to control their own destiny.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, gritty, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Ozark Mountains, Ozark Mountains Region
Period: 19th-century, Post-Civil War
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