Pearl Book

Pearl Hossfuss, teacher, flees to the Dakotah Territory from her father's arranged marriage.

Carl Hegland, carpenter, leaves Minneapolis to find work in the Dakotah Territory.

Ruby Torvold, proprietor, continues to thrive in Little Missouri.

The characters were well developed and easily loved. Strength in character, Ruby continued to lead.

Nestled in the Bad Lands of the Dakotah Territory, Little Missouri begins to grow. Progress, I love the word. The excitement fell off each page when the growth became apparent.

One of my favorite scenes happened when Cat gave birth to kittens-in an underwear drawer. I grew up with cats and kittens were all around my house.

I love reading about the old west, not sure I'd want to live there. Yet, the comradery seemed stronger during that period of time. Seemed like people needed each other more.

The ending took me by surprise.