LaVyrle Spencer
The Gamble
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006477150
- author:
- LaVyrle Spencer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins; New Ed edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 3.8 x 18.2 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Scott Gandy has always been a man who relies on his charm to get out of sticky situations. When he opens a saloon in Proffitt, Kansas, hoping to make his fortune, he unwittingly becomes the target of the local authorities. The owner of the hat shop next door, Agatha Downing, is determined to bring him down, but their adversarial relationship hides a deeper connection. As the story unfolds, the innocence and vulnerability of a child brings Scott and Agatha together in unexpected ways. Through their shared experiences, they are forced to confront their own values and motivations, leading to a surprising transformation. This heartwarming tale explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of redemption, set against the backdrop of small-town America during a tumultuous period in history.