"A superb novel that grips the reader from start to thrilling finish. Its solidity is that of a Greek myth." --- Times Literary Supplement (London)

By brute force and doggedness, Gavin Roy molded a raw Indian valley into the greatest mining and ranching empire in the lawless West. He ruled the minds and bodies of every man and woman in Diablo Valley. The Guardian called this powerful mythic tale of a ruthless man, his rebellious son -- and the beautiful young woman from New York who becomes wife to one and mistress to the other -- "an unforgettable novel of swift action and rare psychological power."

"Admirably written, with splendid set-pieces including a gunfight John Ford would be proud to own." --- Observer