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Gold Rush Rhapsody Kindle Edition

by R. O. Lane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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It's the story of Luke Parker, who comes to San Francisco in 1852 after his wife dies in Delaware of influenza. It's at the height of the gold rush and the beginnings of the city of San Francisco. Luke finds his niche in the business world, adopts a young Irish lad and marries a gifted and talented musician. She teaches all the children to love music and to play various musical instruments. When his little daughter is kidnapped, he meets another side of himself, a brutal side that protects his family at all costs. Another western tale from the pen of R. O. Lane.
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  1. Print length
    204 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    May 3, 2024
  5. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  6. File size
    2330 KB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D3BMTT32
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BZBetsy LLC (May 3, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 3, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2330 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
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R. O. Lane

R. O. Lane

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R. O. Lane discovered westerns in high school when he read Shane by Jack Schaefer. He so enjoyed the book, he read every work by Schaefer. He's loved hundreds of western authors, his favorites, besides Schaefer, being Louis L'Amour, Gordon D. Shirreffs, Elmore Leonard and Matt Braun.

From his base in Tucson, Arizona, R. O. has traveled all over the western states. He's lived in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Although never having lived in Texas, he has traveled the state extensively and loves its history as is evident from a number of the westerns he's written. He continues to write every day for his own pleasure and that of his readers.

R. O. has B. A. in English and an M. A. in communications research. He worked as a writer and editor for three daily newspapers and has written dozens of speeches for senior officers of three Fortune 500 corporations.

He was recently quoted in an interview as saying, "Writing has been my life, and now I'm writing the westerns that were my first love. Nobody can fully understand how tough life was in the West, or the courage it took to settle a new land with all its challenges. Those who were equal to the task were heroes and heroines, and their lives are worth remembering. I'm a romantic at heart, and I don't apologize for it. It's evident in every book I write. If you don't want romance in your westerns, well ... I hate to say it, you should probably look elsewhere."

He's also written two love stories, including the novel Air Force Brats, A Love Story and Wishin' and Waitin', a novella.

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
1,928 global ratings

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Customers find the characters appealing and the book a really nice read. They also say the message touches their hearts and the story is well developed. Readers say the book is hard to put down and a slightly different take on a Western.

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41 customers mention "Story"41 positive0 negative

Customers find the story full of excitement, action, and compelling. They also say the characters are well developed and feel as if they know them. Readers also appreciate the epilogue and different take on a Western book. Overall, they say the book is hard to put down.

"...Gold Rush Rhapsody like his other tales is a fast-paced, action-packed, and compelling story that is really hard to put down...." Read more

"Very enjoyable novel. Read rapidly. Couldn’t put it down. Great character development.Worth your time to read this R.O. Lane western." Read more

"...He really brings out each character. The story never falters. It brings plenty of adventure, never seeing what’s next. Read this story...." Read more

"Exciting journey good reading ,exciting times,good and evil danger all round entertaining..." Read more

21 customers mention "Reading experience"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a really nice read and say the author is gifted as a writer.

"...this and his other books to family, friends, and others who enjoy well-written and developed old western tales.Enjoy!" Read more

"...Couldn’t put it down. Great character development.Worth your time to read this R.O. Lane western." Read more

"This was a well written and enjoyable story to read. Plenty of action with great characters. Thank you Mr. Lane I really enjoy your books." Read more

"This author is so gifted as a writer. He knows how to create great heartfelt stories. He really brings out each character. The story never falters...." Read more

17 customers mention "Readability"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a pleasant read. They also say the wait is well worth it.

"Very enjoyable novel. Read rapidly. Couldn’t put it down. Great character development.Worth your time to read this R.O. Lane western." Read more

"This was a well written and enjoyable story to read. Plenty of action with great characters. Thank you Mr. Lane I really enjoy your books." Read more

"Exciting journey good reading ,exciting times,good and evil danger all round entertaining..." Read more

"...They were well developed and I felt as if I knew them. Very enjoyable read!" Read more

15 customers mention "Characterization"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book unique and honest.

"...the 3-part book is only 204 pages, like always his characters and storyline is well-developed...." Read more

"Very enjoyable novel. Read rapidly. Couldn’t put it down. Great character development.Worth your time to read this R.O. Lane western." Read more

"This was a well written and enjoyable story to read. Plenty of action with great characters. Thank you Mr. Lane I really enjoy your books." Read more

"...He knows how to create great heartfelt stories. He really brings out each character. The story never falters...." Read more

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Customers find the message in the book touching.

"This author is so gifted as a writer. He knows how to create great heartfelt stories. He really brings out each character. The story never falters...." Read more

"This is a heart warming story of a man and his success in 1850’s San Francisco. There is some action, but mostly about his business success...." Read more

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"...Always fun to read, a good story, good people, and touches one’s heart. Always enough history to be interesting and the history is accurate...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Tom McGee
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Well-Written, Enjoyable, and Spellbinding Western by My Favorite Author. Enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
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R O Lane is my favorite author. Gold Rush Rhapsody like his other tales is a fast-paced, action-packed, and compelling story that is really hard to put down. Even though the 3-part book is only 204 pages, like always his characters and storyline is well-developed.

This tale begins in early the early 1850’s in Delaware where Luke Parker’s wife dies from influenza. She was the love of his life and when she died, he inherited money left to her by her deceased parents.

A brilliant businessman, Luke moves to San Francisco and hires August, a knowledgeable real-estate businessman during the gold rush era who recommended properties for Luke to buy cheap and sell high increasing Luke’s net worth substantially.

In town an orphaned pre teenage Irish Lad, Dylan, who was being chased by a gang who wanted to drown him. Luke takes a liking to him and decides to protect him. After the gang beats him nearly to death, he shows up at Luke’s apartment where Luke gets him medical help, provides a room for him to live, takes care of him financially, and eventually adopts him

There were many more men than women in San Francisco and after August invites Luke to diner trying to play match maker for his divorced sister, Leni and Luke, the couple hit it off and eventually married and had a little girl of their own.

I really like that Lane writes clean books that can be read by anyone regardless of age. The engaging tales are a joy to read. I recommend this and his other books to family, friends, and others who enjoy well-written and developed old western tales.

Enjoy!
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Stephen W. Leonard
5.0 out of 5 stars A Quite Good Story
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024
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Very enjoyable novel. Read rapidly. Couldn’t put it down. Great character development.
Worth your time to read this R.O. Lane western.
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Wayne Evans
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
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This was a well written and enjoyable story to read. Plenty of action with great characters. Thank you Mr. Lane I really enjoy your books.
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dobbie
5.0 out of 5 stars soooo good
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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This author is so gifted as a writer. He knows how to create great heartfelt stories. He really brings out each character. The story never falters. It brings plenty of adventure, never seeing what’s next. Read this story. You will enjoy it immensely.
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triple296dick
5.0 out of 5 stars ?love and happy ness
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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Exciting journey good reading ,exciting times,good and evil danger all round entertaining
Very hood reading great emding,thanks for the history of early friscl
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wyocowgirlj
5.0 out of 5 stars great story
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
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Nobody can tell a story like this author. You have intrigue, new characters, suspense, action and it all flows together and makes for great reading. Enjoy every book he writes and this is no exception. Great story
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4.0 out of 5 stars this was one of R. O. Lanes best.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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Surprised, I had not expected to like this as much as I did. Each of these characters were a surprise to me. They were well developed and I felt as if I knew them. Very enjoyable read!
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S. DiBenedetto
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent western story from R.O. Lane
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
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This is a heart warming story of a man and his success in 1850’s San Francisco. There is some action, but mostly about his business success. His family life is well done. I highly recommend this book and all the books by R.O. Lane.
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Ralph in Ottawa, ON Canada.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Saga from RO Lane
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2024
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A bit different from the rest but exciting and a great read! Waiting for the next one from his ' pen'.
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Staple1410
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Australia on May 13, 2024
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I really liked this book, an interesting story about a man whose wife dies and then moves and makes a new life that is satisfying.
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Amazon CustomerMJV
4.0 out of 5 stars one of his best.
Reviewed in Australia on May 15, 2024
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This could have been my first 5 star, until near the end,when it became bogged down in the musical side of things. I like my westerns untainted by religion or music. Sorry but that’s the way I roll. Max.
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