Carl R. Brush, Bob Stewart

The Yellow Rose

A Novel of the Texas Revolution

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Historically, the term "yellow rose" referred to an attractive mulatto woman. Also historically, the original "Yellow Rose of Texas" was for sure one Emily West, and her story is intertwined in song and legend with the Texas Revolution of 1836. That series of battles, led by Sam Houston, made Texas a Republic, its own country until it joined the union in 1845. The Yellow Rose is set during the revolution and supposes that Emily and Sam not only collaborated in certain incidents that gave the Texans victory, but became romantically involved in the process. The novel mixes legend with fact. No one knows for sure, despite the many tales about her that arose from her presence in Texas at the time, if our Emily ever met Sam Houston or if she participated in the revolution at all. On the other hand, no one has proved the contrary. So, The yellow Rose asks the question: What if...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: ReadersMagnet LLC
• Seitenzahl: 362
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 524g
• ISBN-13: 9781951775407
• ISBN-10: 1951775406
• Artikelnr.: 59258964

Autorenporträt

Carl Brush has been writing since he could write, which is quite a long time now. His first historical thrillers, The Maxwell Vendetta, The Second Vendetta, and Swindle in Sawtooth Valley are set in early twentieth century San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada where he grew up. Two more-Bonita and Bonita's Quest, are set in the same locale, but in pre-civil war times. Finally, The Yellow Rose, a novel of the Texas Revolution, takes place in 1836 during the battles that led to Texas Statehood. You can find Carl living with his wife in Oakland, California where he enjoys the blessings of nearby children and grandchildren.