First published in 1919, this novel is a gripping story of love, revenge, and ambition set against the backdrop of the American West. The plot revolves around David Kent, a young architect who seeks to build his reputation by designing a spectacular hotel in the Rocky Mountains. Kent's plans are disrupted, however, when he becomes embroiled in a bitter feud with a local landowner, and finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. A fast-paced and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of Western and adventure fiction.

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