For whatever reason, few women write Westerns. Sure there are plenty of women that write romance type books in a Western setting, but almost none write Westerns in the Max Brand mold. Janice Holt Giles is an exception to that unfortunate trend.
"Voyage To Santa Fe" by Ms. Giles is a terrific Western in every sense of the genre.The story takes place in 1823. Young Johnny Fowler along with his bride Judith and twenty or so hired men take a wagon train from Arkansas to the New Mexico territory which at the time was under the control of a newly independent Mexico.
Along the way, there is plenty of action including battles with Indians, wild animals, and among the wagon crew. Judging from Ms. Giles fine writing, more women should give Westerns a try.
"Voyage To Santa Fe" by Ms. Giles is a terrific Western in every sense of the genre.The story takes place in 1823. Young Johnny Fowler along with his bride Judith and twenty or so hired men take a wagon train from Arkansas to the New Mexico territory which at the time was under the control of a newly independent Mexico.
Along the way, there is plenty of action including battles with Indians, wild animals, and among the wagon crew. Judging from Ms. Giles fine writing, more women should give Westerns a try.
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