Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley
This book begins in the setting of 1895. Kate Tenney has just arrived in Cactus Patch. At first glance, she doesn't think this can be the right stop. After traveling 6 days by train from Boston, she was eager for a bath. Double checking the telegram, it did say that Miss Eleanor Walker, land owner of the Last Chance Ranch would have a ranch hand there to meet her. Kate's search for work and the respectability that comes with owning land. After thinking the town was deserted, Kate is captured by the town's resident outlaw. He doesn't get far, before Kate fainted and is left by the outlaw.
Kate's rescuer, Luke Adams takes her to his blacksmith shop to help her, and ends up giving her a ride to the Last Chance Ranch. Ranch owner, Miss Walker sees something in Kate that intrigues her, so they make a deal. Kate gets a chance to prove herself. After a determined length of time, Kate and Miss Walker will decide if she is the right person to take over the ranch.
Kate finds that dawn does indeed come early every morning. Ranch work is hard work, as Kate soon learns.
This book if full of adventures of ranch living. With Kate growing up in the city, you can imagine some of the situations Kate finds herself in. Her tenacity, determination and strong will keep her going. Kate gets plenty of time to get to work alongside the ranch hands, and learn new things.
You will want to read this book to find out more about this young lady's determination and drive.
Thanks to Thomas Nelson for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
