A millionaire's daughter is kidnapped from her plush home and forced to join the rigors of an archaeological dig, and when she begins to fall in love with her captor, she wonders if she really wants... This description may be from another edition of this product.
First published as "The Water Hole" in Collier's magazine in 1927, this is the love story between a 20 year old spoiled rich girl who was never deprived of anything in her life, and a young archaeologist who is hoping to make the discovery of a "lost" pueblo. The distinct differences of personalities--she free and easy and wild, and he, quiet, reserved, "old fashioned"--is cause for quite interesting circumstances to erupt between them. It makes for a different kind of book, with lots of twists and turns as Janey Endicot and Phillip Randolph struggle with their relationship. At one point Phillip "spanks" Janey; something that could only happen in a Zane Grey story. There are villains and pseudo-villains, a kidnapping, and a near lynching--enough action and pace to go along with all the romantic difficulties. It's a good read.
Clashes: Modern vs Old World Values
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a well-written story that exemplifies in popular format the ongoing clash between old values and modern thinking. As I read this story, these values seemed more cohesive and less unbreechable... as long as respect and love are part of the picture.
This should be a Movie !
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
A really great Western Love Story. A real tear jerker with many twists. I only hope that someone will someday make this a movie. It's clever, enticing, and exciting. You won't want to put the book down after half way through.
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