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100	1		_aBower, B. M., _d1871-1940
245	1	0	_aJean of the Lazy A
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1996
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1996-05-01
508			_aProduced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"Jean of the Lazy A" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the Lazy A ranch, a seemingly peaceful and idyllic setting that is soon disrupted by tragedy. The central character, Jean, is a spirited sixteen-year-old girl who has returned home from school and is quickly thrust into turmoil when the ranch's tranquility is shattered by a murder linked to her father's ranching operations. The opening of the novel sets a picturesque scene of ranch life before quickly transitioning to a shocking discovery. Jean's ordinary day is interrupted when she goes into the house to find a dead man on the kitchen floor, stirring a complex web of emotions and consequences tied to familial bonds and community relationships. As Lite Avery, a close friend of Jean, grapples with the ensuing chaos and mystery of the murder, it becomes clear that the story will explore themes of innocence, loyalty, and the challenges of growing up amid adversity. This gripping introduction promises a tale rich in character development and dramatic tension that will appeal to readers interested in Western Americana and coming-of-age stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
653			_aRanch life -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/538
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