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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aRaine, William MacLeod,
_d1871-1954
245 1 0 _aTangled Trails: A Western Detective Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-14
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Tangled Trails: A Western Detective Story" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against a backdrop of the American West and primarily follows Kirby Lane, a rough rider with a conflicted relationship to his wealthy uncle, James Cunningham, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. The plot intertwines elements of crime, personal conflict, and drama, as characters navigate their motivations and relationships amidst tension and mystery. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces Esther McLean, who desperately seeks help from James Cunningham, revealing her vulnerability. Cunningham, portrayed as a dominant, unscrupulous character, dismisses her. Subsequently, Kirby Lane enters the scene, showing a mix of admiration for Wild Rose, a talented cowgirl, and concern for his family issues, especially regarding his uncle. The tension escalates when Cunningham is murdered, and Kirby is thrown into the investigation, facing accusations tied to the crime. As Kirby confronts threats from villains and navigates complex family dynamics, the opening sets the stage for an engaging and suspenseful narrative rooted in loyalty, betrayal, and the rugged spirit of the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17066
999 _c58454
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