The Arizona Callahan

"The Arizona Callahan" by H. (Henry) Bedford-Jones is a tale set on the wild Beaver Islands of Lake Michigan, where young Nelly Callahan's isolated life takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of Hardrock Callahan, a mysterious stranger who appears after a fierce storm. Faced with an arranged marriage to the gruff Hughie Dunlevy, Nelly's world is further complicated by the newcomer, as his presence ignites tensions and hints at deeper conflicts within the close-knit island community; this builds to themes of tradition versus change, as Nelly's quiet existence transforms into a tumultuous journey filled with both peril and promise amidst the backdrop of a rugged, unforgiving landscape.