Dancing at the Pearly Gates

"Who says the Wild West was all about gunslingers and cowboys? Behind every dusty saloon door and weathered frontier cabin was a cast of bold, brassy, and occasionally bawdy women who lived life on their own terms. In Dancing at the Pearly Gates, Karen M. Carpenter brings these audacious characters to life with a delightful mix of humor, heart, and a healthy dose of mischief.

Join Belle, Muddy Mary, Ting-a-Ling, and a parade of wild, whip-smart women as they outwit the men, outlast the odds,...