You can’t beat a traditional Western and all this lacks is being made into a black and white movie starring John Wayne. As this isn’t possible, reading a book is the next best thing and anybody who has read my reviews of A H Holt’s earlier books Silver Creek and Kendrick (also reviewed on this site) will know that if you like this type of book you couldn’t be in better hands. As with the other books, you can find mystery, history and romance in here in equal parts, although the latter element is a light seasoning which ensures that this is a book for both sexes, and a wide range of ages. Romance here also includes the wider use of the word, meaning the romance of the wide-open spaces, the wild places, nights beneath the stars and a vanished way of life. Once again there is a pacy and exciting adventure, a good sense of the time and setting, and some lightly drawn but realistic characters. Thoroughly enjoyable; it probably ought to be available by prescription.