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“The defining aspects of westerns are still pretty much in place - namely landscape and conflict. In other books the conflict can be internal, but in westerns it usually plays out on a big stage.”

Quote by Elizabeth Crook

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Elizabeth Crook
Elizabeth Crook

Elizabeth Crook, born in 1959, is an American novelist known for her nuanced emotional descriptions and profound social insights. Her works primarily explore themes of family, love, and identity recognition. more

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