Suzanna A Romance of Early California

Suzanna A Romance of Early California is a historical fiction novel by Harry Sinclair Drago. The story is set in the early days of California, during the time of Mexican rule. The main character, Suzanna, is a young woman who has recently arrived in California from the East Coast. She is immediately drawn to the rugged beauty of the land and the people who inhabit it.Suzanna is quickly swept up in a romance with a handsome rancher named Juan de la Vega. Despite their different backgrounds and the disapproval of Juan's family, the two fall deeply in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as the political situation in California begins to change.The United States is eyeing California as a potential acquisition, and tensions between the Mexican authorities and American settlers are mounting. Suzanna and Juan find themselves caught in the middle of this conflict, with their love for each other tested by the forces around them.As the story unfolds, Suzanna and Juan must navigate the complex political landscape of early California while also fighting to preserve their relationship. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including bandits, soldiers, and wealthy landowners.Suzanna A Romance of Early California is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and political intrigue. With vivid descriptions of the California landscape and a cast of well-drawn characters, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.1922. Frontispiece by G.W. Gage. Suzanna is western writer Drago's first book. A review by the Twentieth Century Western Writers says: ...is set in 1835 in California, and has a very complicated plot. But it is a real attempt at a historical novel, even though the mystery of the parentage of the two rival girls undercuts the accuracy of the hacienda based rivalry for the two families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.