This is the 9th book in this series depicting life on the western front, after railroads and inside plumbing but before the automobile and the industrial revolution. The first half of this book, like his others, depicts the hard and dangerous life of a bounty hunter turned US Marshal. The second half covers his newfound romantic life and an early retirement from 'living by the gun.' The new Duo delves into raising horses for riding, working, racing, and raising crops to feed these 300 horses. There is plenty of action, intrigue, romance, historical facts for the gun and horse lovers and anyone who enjoys a darn good story.