Length7h 55m
About this audiobook
In Lonesome Land, B.M. Bower presents a poignant tale of resilience and self-discovery set against the stark backdrop of the Montana frontier. Valeria Peyson, a spirited young woman from the East, arrives in Montana to marry her cowboy fiancé, Manley Fleetwood, envisioning a life of freedom and romance. However, the harsh realities of ranch life—isolated winters, a neglectful and alcoholic husband, and the unforgiving landscape—soon shatter her idyllic dreams. As Val confronts these challenges, she embarks on a transformative journey, redefining her notions of duty, love, and independence. Bower's narrative, rich in authentic detail and emotional depth, captures the indomitable spirit required to navigate the lonesome expanses of the American West. This novel is a compelling exploration of a woman's strength and adaptability in the face of adversity.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (214)
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GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length7 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Lonesome Land
2Introduction
3I. — THE ARRIVAL OF VAL
4II. — WELL-MEANT ADVICE
5III. — A LADY IN A TEMPER
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6IV. — THE "SHIVAREE"
7V. — COLD SPRING RANCH
8VI. — MANLEY'S FIRE GUARD
9VII. — VAL'S NEW DUTIES
10VIII. — THE PRAIRIE FIRE
11IX. — KENT TO THE RESCUE
12X. — DESOLATION
13XI. — VAL'S AWAKENING
14XII. — A LESSON IN FORGIVENESS
15XIII. — ARLINE GIVES A DANCE
16XIV. — A WEDDING PRESENT
17XV. — A COMPACT
18XVI. — MANLEY'S NEW TACTICS
19XVII. — VAL BECOMES AN AUTHOR
20XVIII. — VAL'S DISCOVERY
21XIX. — KENT'S CONFESSION
22XX. — A BLOTCHED BRAND
23XXI. — VAL DECIDES
24XXII. — A FRIEND IN NEED
25XXIII. — CAUGHT!
26XXIV. — RETRIBUTION
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