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OverviewIn the midst of the Mexican-American War, Brigadier General Stephen Watts Kearny and his troops march into Santa Fe, New Mexico, after defeating the state's militia under Governor Armijo. Kearny establishes a joint civil and military government, appointing Charles Bent as acting civil. Amidst this turmoil, Kearny encounters a notorious saloon owned by Maria Gertrudis Tules Barcel�, commonly known as Do�a Tules or La Tules. Despite her negative reputation among Americans and rumors of her ill-gotten fortune, Kearny borrows funds from her to pay his invading troops, which enables them to continue occupying Santa Fe. Do�a Tules is infamous for her gambling skills and is known to play high stakes games of Monte. In one such game, she faces off against a famous card shark and emerges victorious. However, when he draws his pistol, she beats him to the pull and kills him. Meanwhile, tensions rise in Santa Fe as a conspiracy against the Army is uncovered. Do�a Tules exposes the plot, preventing a potential massacre and solidifying her position as an important figure in the community. As the conflict between the Americans and Mexicans intensifies, Do�a Tules finds herself caught up in a large shoot-out in the Santa Fe Plaza. The outcome of this violent confrontation will determine the fate of both sides. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George VorrePublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.304kg ISBN: 9798882873102Pages: 222 Publication Date: 25 February 2024 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 InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |