The Proud Breed: A Three-Generational Saga of California

x, 571 pp. 8vo. "Surging passions and fiery drama in Old California -- As the tumult of the Gold Rush sweeps away forever the aristocratic lifestyle of the Californios, violet-eyed, raven-haired Tessa Macleod y Amarista and clashing Gavin Ramsay struggle to protect the land, the loves, and the dreams that make them part of The Proud Breed. Tessa and Gavin, deeply in love, are determined to tame the land and amass a fortune. Together they raise a family and build a vast empire. Despite tremendous obstacles, they are passionate in their love and magnificent in their pursuit of a dream that brings them great wealth and power. But the price of that triumph threatens to destroy everything they hold most dear. The Proud Breed -- Filled with dynamic, unforgettable characters, this big, colorful novel re-creates the excitement and wonder of an enthralling time and place -- Old California."