Tharon Of Lost Valley (Edition1) - Softcover

Roe, Vingie E

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371138548 ISBN 13: 9789371138543

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Tharon of lost valley explores the collision between freedom and control within a secluded frontier landscape where personal justice often supersedes formal law. The story traces the transformation of a young woman shaped by loss, gradually rising to become a powerful force in her community. The peaceful beauty of the valley serves as a contrast to the mounting conflict, where ambition and cruelty begin to threaten the natural order. Through the protagonist s grief and determination, the novel questions traditional ideas of power and gender, showing how strength can emerge from emotional vulnerability. As challenges intensify, the narrative delves into the significance of defending one s land, community, and identity in the face of growing tyranny. The book highlights the value of loyalty and moral conviction while portraying the dangers of unchecked dominance. As rival factions vie for control, the tension between survival and compassion becomes central to the protagonist s decisions. Tharon of Lost Valley presents a frontier where courage, justice, and personal honor define the path to freedom.

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About the Author

Vingie E. Roe was born Vingetta Elizabeth Roe on December 7, 1879, in Oxford, Kansas, to Maurice Pool Roe, a physician, and Clara Castanien Roe. She grew up in Oklahoma Territory and struggled with poor eyesight as a child, which kept her out of school. She briefly attended Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1902 before beginning her writing career. Roe published more than thirty novels, primarily Westerns, often featuring independent female characters and strong moral values. Her stories appeared in popular periodicals such as Sunset, McCall's, and Collier's from 1906 through the 1930s. She also wrote serialized fiction for newspapers and was noted for her firm stance on producing clean, respectable literature, claiming she never wrote a story involving crude sexual content. Her first novel, The Maid of the Whispering Hills, was published in 1912 and received early critical praise. Several of her works were adapted into silent films and one sound picture. She married Raymond C. Lawton in 1907, and after their divorce, she lived with her mother on Lost Valley Ranch in California. Roe remained active in writers' organizations and hosted women writers at her ranch. She died on August 13, 1958, at the age of 78.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9371138548
• ISBN 13: 9789371138543
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 162