Historical Fiction
The man of the desert
1914·284 pages
A pampered New York socialite lost in the Arizona desert is rescued by a missionary, sparking a chaste romance and journey of faith and self-discovery.
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A pampered New York socialite lost in the Arizona desert is rescued by a missionary, sparking a chaste romance and journey of faith and self-discovery.
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Hazel Radcliffe was born into the elite society of New York, a veritable treasure trove of privilege, replete with creature comforts and teeming with opportunities of all kinds. When she accompanies her family on a business trip to Arizona, her path happens to cross that of a missionary, John Brownleigh, who lives in a shanty on the great plain in the most modest of conditions. John wants desperately to be with Hazel, but vetoes the idea outright due to her apparent lack of "fitness" for the kin...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Chaste courtship and kisses between missionary and socialite; no explicit content
Violence & gore
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Woman flees aggressive suitor and becomes lost after horse bolts in desert
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation
Religious content
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Central Christian faith themes, missionary work, redemption, and conversion
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft
Occult / demonology
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No occult content
Political content
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Contrast drawn between elite society and simple desert living
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide
Abuse & suffering
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Woman endures fear and isolation after fleeing unwanted advances
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