Tangled Trails: A Western Detective Story by William MacLeod Raine
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| Author | Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954 |
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| Title | Tangled Trails: A Western Detective Story |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Tangled Trails: A Western Detective Story" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against a backdrop of the American West and primarily follows Kirby Lane, a rough rider with a conflicted relationship to his wealthy uncle, James Cunningham, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. The plot intertwines elements of crime, personal conflict, and drama, as characters navigate their motivations and relationships amidst tension and mystery. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces Esther McLean, who desperately seeks help from James Cunningham, revealing her vulnerability. Cunningham, portrayed as a dominant, unscrupulous character, dismisses her. Subsequently, Kirby Lane enters the scene, showing a mix of admiration for Wild Rose, a talented cowgirl, and concern for his family issues, especially regarding his uncle. The tension escalates when Cunningham is murdered, and Kirby is thrown into the investigation, facing accusations tied to the crime. As Kirby confronts threats from villains and navigates complex family dynamics, the opening sets the stage for an engaging and suspenseful narrative rooted in loyalty, betrayal, and the rugged spirit of the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17066 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 55 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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