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OverviewBOOK ONE IN THE LONG TRAILS SERIES, THE MULTIPLY-AWARDED A LONG TRAIL ROLLING! This novel is the first in this series of historical romantic thrillers following Aleksandra and Xavier from the wilderness of 1860 Utah to Colonial New Zealand. AWARDS FOR THIS DEBUT NOVEL: With A Long Trail Rolling, Lizzi Tremayne was: Finalist 2013 RWNZ Great Beginnings; Winner 2014 RWNZ Pacific Hearts Award; Winner 2015 RWNZ Koru Award for Best First Novel plus third in Koru Long Novel section; and finalist in the 2015 Best Indie Book Award. THE STORY: She didn't expect to become a target... but she is one now. Aleksandra is alone and running to prevent her father's killer from discovering their family secret. Disguised as a Pony Express rider in 1860's Utah, she winds up in even deeper trouble when she rides full speed into the the Paiute Indian War. Can she and Xavier, her Californio boss, escape the Indians on the warpath, as well as evade the man who's already killed Aleksandra's father-and set his sights on her? AWARDS FOR THIS DEBUT NOVEL: Finalist 2013 RWNZ Great Beginnings; Winner 2014 RWNZ Pacific Hearts Award; Winner 2015 RWNZ Koru Award for Best First Novel plus third in Koru Long Novel section; and finalist in the 2015 Best Indie Book Award. AUDIENCE AND FEATURES: A saga of the Old West with a multicultural cast of those who make up America, it would interest readers who enjoy sagas, horses, American Indians, immigrants, and the Pony Express. It features a capable heroine, subtle use of everyday historical detail, period veterinary treatment and frontier-pushing characters. It compares to the work of Phillipa Gregory, Diana Gabaldon and Jean Auel, plus a little Laura Ingalls Wilder. THE SERIES: This novel is the first in The Long Trails Series of historical romantic thrillers following Aleksandra and Xavier from the wilderness of 1860 Utah to Colonial New Zealand. AUTHOR BIO: Lizzi grew up riding wild in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods, became an equine veterinarian at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, practiced in the California Pony Express and Gold Country before emigrating to New Zealand. When not writing, she's swinging a rapier or shooting a bow in medieval garb, riding, driving a carriage or playing on her farm, singing, or working as an equine veterinarian or science teacher. She is multiply published and awarded in special interest magazines and veterinary periodicals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lizzi Tremayne , Patrick Hearty , Elliot ThompsonPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.526kg ISBN: 9781543278101ISBN 10: 1543278108 Pages: 394 Publication Date: 03 January 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLizzi grew up riding wild in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods, became an equine veterinarian at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, practiced in the California Pony Express and Gold Country before emigrating to New Zealand. When not writing, she's swinging a rapier or shooting a bow in medieval garb, riding, driving a carriage or playing on her farm, singing, or working as an equine veterinarian or science teacher. She is multiply published and awarded in special interest magazines and veterinary periodicals. With this debut novel, she was Finalist 2013 RWNZ Great Beginnings; Winner 2014 RWNZ Pacific Hearts Award; Winner 2015 RWNZ Koru Award for Best First Novel and third in Koru Long Novel section; and finalist in the 2015 Best Indie Book Award. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |