Wanderlust Creek and Other Stories edition by Elisabeth Grace Foley Literature Fiction eBooks
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Six short stories exploring the joys, heartaches and laughter of life against the backdrop of the Old West. In “Single-Handed,” a gunfighter’s courage comes in doubt when he refuses to explain to his friends the real reason he backed down from a fight. The capable proprietress of the busiest eating-house in town handles a day of disasters large and small in the light-hearted “The Rush at Mattie Arnold’s,” while in “Room Service,” a hotel night clerk finds himself in on odd position after he allows an exhausted traveler to stay in a reserved room. And in the title story, the novella-length “Wanderlust Creek,” a young rancher and his wife struggle to hold onto their land and their dreams in the face of adversity from weather, enemies—and even doubts of each other.
Approximately 53,000 words.
Wanderlust Creek and Other Stories edition by Elisabeth Grace Foley Literature Fiction eBooks
I read most of this novella on a Sunday afternoon. The general happiness and subtle sweetness of the stories hooked me in one after another and I couldn't put them down. In fact, this novella made me think of our favorite western book, Letters of a Woman Homesteader, by Elinore Pruitt Stewart.Single-Handed and A Search for Truth were good, all-around gunslinger cowboy stories. The Rush at Mattie Arnold's made me laugh, especially every time Etta pinned her braids up. The Mustanger's Bride and Room Service surprised me. The characters made choices that left me wondering once or twice (eloping girls and forging hotel books are not generally activities I consider heroic) but I admired Elisabeth's guts for including them without apology or explanation. Wanderlust Creek was the most precious gem of the collection. The villain kept me guessing, and I loved Gloria and Ray's commitment to each other. Gloria made me think of Nannie in A Bride Goes West, (a true story) with her love for the West, even though she grew up a city-type girl. I could tell a lot of love went into that story on Elisabeth's part, and it showed in the good craftsmanship. The various characters portrayed chivalry and honesty and a willingness to work hard to make a heritage for themselves.
What I most appreciated about this collection was the general hope and sweetness. Guys and girls became sweethearts, cowboys found a second chance, and problems were fairly easily resolved. After the long list of complicated and gut-wrenching novels I read regularly, having a book that was true-hearted and clean and good felt like a refreshing drink of water.
This is a novella, so I can't write a long review without giving spoilers or waxing unnecessarily eloquent. I will just leave it short and sweet. It was well worth the investment, and I'll be on the lookout for more of Elisabeth's novellas in future.
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Wanderlust Creek and Other Stories edition by Elisabeth Grace Foley Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Quiet, character-driven, and mature, the short stories in this collection were a pleasant and satisfying read. Foley's writing style is reminiscent of O Henry, but less sentimental.
As far as criticisms, generally I thought the plots could be denser, revolving more strongly around a central theme. Some of them felt a little thin and rambling to me. However, with its beautifully-evoked settings, deftly drawn characters, and poignant mood, Wanderlust Creek was a sweet and enjoyable read.
I'd never read any of Elisabeth Grace Foley's work before this collection of six stories. I was quite impressed with what she's done with the tropes of the genre.
There's a gunfight, threats of a range war, cattle rustling, family misunderstandings, stage build-up. Yet within those restrictions, she's given us well drawn characters doing things just slightly different from what one would suspect. I'm certainly going to check out some of her longer work.
Highly recommended.
Elisabeth Foley caught my attention with this book. Wanderlust Creek is a collection of 6 short stories, which were published last year. I don’t usually enjoy modern western fiction or films. But I found this book to be quite different than the usual modern day fare.
One reason I enjoyed this book was because it had an old-timey feel to it. Many modern books amount to no more than twaddle typically introspective twaddle that is devoid of any real meaning and concentrates on feelings and emotions rather than principles lived out by interesting, courageous, and heroic characters. This book was different. Her stories were crafted with real thought, ideas, and substance, which is what sets them apart from the typical fiction of today.
My three favorite stories were Single Handed, Room Service, and the title story Wanderlust Creek. Her writing style is delightful to read, I sat down intending to just read one story and ended up finishing the entire book in one day! 🙂 Her characters and stories come to life and remind me very much of the western television shows of the 50’s and 60’s (whose scripts I think she could have very well written).
I’m looking froward to reading more western books by this author and have added this one to my list of favorite western books!
Age Appropriate For All Ages
Best for Ages 12 and up for mild violence and very mild romance
If you like old western movies, Foley is a great writer for you. Her style is very close to those old black-and-white movies that so many of us love. Her stories are devoid of blush-worthy content and are a pleasure to read. If there is one downside I would say it is the use of euphemisms. Most of the time it didn’t bother me except in one story (sorry, I don’t remember which one) where it was a bit excessive.
The Rush at Mattie Arnolds and Wanderlust Creek were my favorite out of the whole series. The Rush was fun simply because of all the characters, each interesting and unique. Wanderlust was a sweet story of a husband and wife, but it was also intriguing and full of mystery.
All of the stories gave me a nostalgic feeling. It is like watching one of your favorite black-and-white movies, or reading a charming old book. It leaves you feeling happy and satisfied. It slows you down from the modern break-neck speed of most stories.
I highly recommend this to those looking for nostalgic reads, those who like old-style westerns, and short stories.
I read most of this novella on a Sunday afternoon. The general happiness and subtle sweetness of the stories hooked me in one after another and I couldn't put them down. In fact, this novella made me think of our favorite western book, Letters of a Woman Homesteader, by Elinore Pruitt Stewart.
Single-Handed and A Search for Truth were good, all-around gunslinger cowboy stories. The Rush at Mattie Arnold's made me laugh, especially every time Etta pinned her braids up. The Mustanger's Bride and Room Service surprised me. The characters made choices that left me wondering once or twice (eloping girls and forging hotel books are not generally activities I consider heroic) but I admired Elisabeth's guts for including them without apology or explanation. Wanderlust Creek was the most precious gem of the collection. The villain kept me guessing, and I loved Gloria and Ray's commitment to each other. Gloria made me think of Nannie in A Bride Goes West, (a true story) with her love for the West, even though she grew up a city-type girl. I could tell a lot of love went into that story on Elisabeth's part, and it showed in the good craftsmanship. The various characters portrayed chivalry and honesty and a willingness to work hard to make a heritage for themselves.
What I most appreciated about this collection was the general hope and sweetness. Guys and girls became sweethearts, cowboys found a second chance, and problems were fairly easily resolved. After the long list of complicated and gut-wrenching novels I read regularly, having a book that was true-hearted and clean and good felt like a refreshing drink of water.
This is a novella, so I can't write a long review without giving spoilers or waxing unnecessarily eloquent. I will just leave it short and sweet. It was well worth the investment, and I'll be on the lookout for more of Elisabeth's novellas in future.
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