Immerse yourself in the definitive saga of the American West, featuring the steel-eyed gunman Lassiter and the fiercely independent Jane Withersteen. Battling the oppressive control of a religious sect, they seek sanctuary in a hidden valley protected by balancing rocks. The novel masterfully blends romance, vengeance, and the sublime beauty of the purple sagebrush landscape. It remains a cornerstone of the genre, exploring the conflict between individual freedom and dogmatic authority.