The Valiant Women

Arizona Saga #1

by Jeanne Williams

"The struggles, rewards and aspirations of those settlers who conquered the territory of Arizona....Jeanne Williams has won a legion of fans with her well-crafted and solidly researched historical romances." Newport News, Virginia Daily Press

Genres: Historical, Romance, Historical Fiction, Westerns, Fiction

516 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1980

About the author

Pseudonyms: Megan Castell, Jeanne Crecy, Jeanne Foster, Deirdre Rowan, Kristian Michaels, J.R. Williams

Reviews

[Sharon Smartt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story. Detailed history of Arizona. Would like more character driven storyline but enjoyed it.

[Mirella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeanne Williams has written a thorough and detailed romantic novel of early Arizona that was so vivid, it truly brought to life the struggles of the pioneers.

With incredible detail about how the pioneers managed their daily tasks and how they struggled to survive, a beautful story of women emerges. Through creating a liveable home, to child-bearing, to danger from wild animals and hostile aboriginals, this is a story of endurance and strength and courage. For those who love westerns with strong historical accuracy and a touch of romance, I really recommend this book. A great tale of the American wild west.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for visiting my blog, http://greathistoricals.blogspot.ca, where the greatest historical fiction is reviewed! For fascinating women of history bios and women's fiction please visit http://www.historyandwomen.com.

[Loretta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harsh, beautiful, and heart-breaking. A good story of one man being loved by 3 very unique women that he found in their most dire moment of need, survival of pain, loss, and gain as well as the rough reality of the early days of the New Mexico/Arizona territories formation.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

This well-researched first installment of a family story is lots of fun to read. I learned more about early Arizona history, too. I look forward to its sequel.

[Cereta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat.