A novel that hits right to the heart of fans of COLD MOUNTAIN and TRUE GRIT. Set in 1837, this is the completely compelling story of 12-year-old orphan Thomas Walker and his treacherous journey home through the wide open lands of America. Young Tom Walker cannot believe his luck when his father allows him to accompany him on the road, selling Samuel Colt's newly-invented revolver. They will leave behind the depression and disease that is gripping 1830's New York to travel the country together. Still only 12-years-old, Tom is convinced that he is now a man. Fate, it seems, thinks so too...
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