In the Shadow of the Mountains

The triumphs and tragedies of Denver's founding family as they carve out an empire in the American West—an epic saga from the beloved bestselling author.

Bold, headstrong, and passionate, the indomitable Kirklands struggle to survive in a treacherous, hostile land. From penniless settlers to wealthy mine owners to Denver's regal first family, together—and separately—they pursue their dazzling dreams of love and glory. Through the era of the covered wagon to the rise of the western railro...