The Broken Gate

In 'The Broken Gate,' Emerson Hough delivers a compelling narrative imbued with the rugged charm and moral complexity characteristic of the early 20th-century American frontier. Through a vivid portrayal of Spring Valley, Hough conjures a microcosm where personal dramas and societal changes interweave. His prose, often illustrative and gritty, pulls readers into a time capsule of the Progressive E...