In "Calico Palace," Gwen Bristow brings to life the early days of California's Gold Rush and the development of San Francisco through the captivating story of Kendra Logan. Kendra, an unwanted child, finds love, heartbreak, and resilience as she navigates the tumultuous times of the gold discoveries. Alongside memorable characters like Marny, the daring gambling hostess, and Pocket, the steady miner, Kendra experiences the hazards and heartaches of the goldfields, the San Francisco fires, and the treacherous journey across the isthmus of Panama. Bristow's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail make the narrative come alive, offering a glimpse into the dreams and determination of those who shaped the vibrant landscape of Gold Rush era California.
The book is a blend of historical romance and adventure, following Kendra's journey from an unwanted child to a resilient woman who finds her heart's desire amidst the chaos of a rapidly changing San Francisco. Through the lens of Kendra's experiences, readers are transported to a time where people from all walks of life converge in search of love, wealth, and new beginnings, painting a vivid portrait of a city and its inhabitants driven by ambition and hope.
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Has Romance?
Romance is a significant aspect of the narrative, weaving through the character's journeys and relationships.
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The New York Times bestseller that brings to life the passionate, adventurous men and women who transformed San Francisco during the California Gold Rush.
Kendra comes to San Francisco, a sleepy town of nine hundred people, because her stepfather, an army colonel, is charged with overseeing its defenses during the Mexican War. Marny arrives from Honolulu to set up a gambling hall. Neither expects to be swept up in one of history's greatest adventures, which begins when tiny flakes of gold are discovered in the California hills.
As both young women follow their dreams into the mining camps and back to a rapidly growing San Francisco, they encounter ambitious settlers, sailors, miners, ranchers, and mysterious drifters, men who will offer them love or friendship or will break their hearts. Yet Kendra and Marny's lives stay centered on the Calico Palace, the little gambling operation in a tent in Shiny Gulch that becomes the most opulent gambling house in California.
Thrilling and rich in authentic historical detail, Calico Palace is first-rate historical fiction that informs and entertains.
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