Bret Harte
Bret Harte was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.
Susy, a Story of the Plains
Amidst a landscape of secrets and societal expectations, a young woman's return home ignites a journey of self-discovery as she confronts forgotten pasts and the stirrings of unexpected romance.
By Bret Harte
Tales of Trail and Town
In a world filled with dreams and challenges of the frontier, a man faces family secrets and changing relationships as he tries to build his own place in the growing West.
By Bret Harte
The Queen of the Pirate Isle
In a world of childhood fantasy, a young girl's game of pirates unexpectedly uncovers a real-life treasure.
By Bret Harte
Trent's Trust, and Other Stories
** A penniless miner's luck turns when a mysterious stranger gives him a chance, testing his resolve against the backdrop of a bustling city.
By Bret Harte
Openings in the Old Trail
A curious boy's life in the Old West takes an exciting turn when a beautiful woman enlists him in a secretive, romantic plot.
By Bret Harte
Snow-Bound at Eagle's
When a man raised in a proper society encounters a stagecoach robbery in the wild west, he must decide if he will stand up for what is right despite the dangers ahead.
By Bret Harte
Her Letter, His Answer & Her Last Letter
In a series of heartfelt letters, a man and a woman grapple with love, social status, and unspoken truths as they navigate the evolving landscapes of their lives and relationship.
By Bret Harte
Legends and Tales
Experience zealous priests and memorable ogresses amidst the clash of cultures and the rugged landscapes that define the American West.
By Bret Harte
On the Frontier
In a mist-covered California, a monk wrestles with a moral dilemma, and a stranger searches for peace, questioning the foundations of truth and acceptance.
By Bret Harte
Colonel Starbottle's Client
In a small California town, a flamboyant lawyer faces a moral test when he represents a guilt-ridden man seeking redemption after a deadly fight.
By Bret Harte
Drift from Two Shores
Bound by echoes of yesterday, a man's secluded world is shaken by the arrival of family, igniting an internal battle between past regrets and the hope of a renewed life.
By Bret Harte
Jeff Briggs's Love Story
Amidst a raging storm, an innkeeper's life is forever changed when he rescues a delicate woman, sparking a romance that transcends social boundaries.
By Bret Harte
The Three Partners
Three friends strike gold and face a dangerous journey where their loyalty and values are tested by greed and unexpected threats.
By Bret Harte
Stories in Light and Shadow
In a peculiar German town, an American consul is caught up in comical situations involving military absurdities and cultural misunderstandings when he encounters a seemingly simple-minded deserter, all while trying to handle his official duties.
By Bret Harte
The Argonauts of North Liberty
In a town weighed down by secrets and stormy weather, a forbidden kiss ignites a battle between duty and desire, threatening to unravel lives bound by social expectations.
By Bret Harte
Maruja
Amidst the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century California, a captivating heiress must navigate love and cultural divides as rivals compete for her heart and legacy.
By Bret Harte
From Sand Hill to Pine
A halted stagecoach, a helpful stranger, and a famed outlaw's young connection spark a journey filled with suspicion and danger.
By Bret Harte
Selected Stories of Bret Harte
In the American West, a group of tough characters confront their humanity and experience unexpected transformation and emotional growth.
By Bret Harte
East and West: Poems
Experience tales of love, legend, and life from opposite sides of a growing nation, where settlers chase dreams under changing skies.
By Bret Harte
Complete Poetical Works
Explore a bygone era as heartfelt verses paint vivid pictures of the American West.
By Bret Harte