The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry
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Set against the harsh backdrop of Butte, Montana, in October 1891, "Ride Out Tonight" unfolds as a gripping tale of love and peril in the Old West. Tom Rourke, a young poet and balladmaker, finds himself trapped in a life of vice and debauchery among the hard-living Irish immigrant workers in the copper mines. Disillusioned and feeling trapped, Tom's life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Polly Gillespie, the new bride of the devout mine captain Long Anthony Harrington.
A passionate and illicit love affair ignites between Tom and Polly, and they make a daring escape westward on a stolen horse, seeking freedom and a new beginning in the wild badlands of Montana and Idaho. For a brief moment, they find solace in each other's arms, creating an idyllic oasis of wild romance amidst the rugged terrain.
However, their happiness is short-lived as a relentless posse of deranged Cornish gunsmen begins tracking them down. The threat of capture looms large, forcing Tom and Polly to navigate treacherous landscapes and confront the dangers lurking in the untamed frontier.
"Ride Out Tonight" is a tale of love on the run, where passion collides with danger and the pursuit of freedom tests the limits of courage and resilience. Against the backdrop of the impending hard winter and the unforgiving Rocky Mountains, Tom and Polly's journey becomes a thrilling race against time, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death.
This novel promises to captivate readers with its evocative portrayal of a bygone era, rich in historical detail and brimming with the raw emotions of characters grappling with their desires, fears, and the untamed wilderness that surrounds them. ❤️📚❤️
A passionate and illicit love affair ignites between Tom and Polly, and they make a daring escape westward on a stolen horse, seeking freedom and a new beginning in the wild badlands of Montana and Idaho. For a brief moment, they find solace in each other's arms, creating an idyllic oasis of wild romance amidst the rugged terrain.
However, their happiness is short-lived as a relentless posse of deranged Cornish gunsmen begins tracking them down. The threat of capture looms large, forcing Tom and Polly to navigate treacherous landscapes and confront the dangers lurking in the untamed frontier.
"Ride Out Tonight" is a tale of love on the run, where passion collides with danger and the pursuit of freedom tests the limits of courage and resilience. Against the backdrop of the impending hard winter and the unforgiving Rocky Mountains, Tom and Polly's journey becomes a thrilling race against time, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death.
This novel promises to captivate readers with its evocative portrayal of a bygone era, rich in historical detail and brimming with the raw emotions of characters grappling with their desires, fears, and the untamed wilderness that surrounds them. ❤️📚❤️
Listed on 12 August, 2024