Thicker than water : $b a story of Hashknife Hartley

"Thicker than Water: A Story of Hashknife Hartley" by W. C. Tuttle, a novel from the late 1920s, drops you into the heart of the American West, where family ties are tested and loyalty hangs in the balance. At its core is the volatile bond between Rance McCoy and his son, Angel, fueled by resentment and the desire for independence. Angel's determination to marry Lila, amid suspicions she may be a half relative, ignites a firestorm of conflict with his father. Gambling becomes a dangerous game, not just with money, but with their relationships and futures, threatening to tear apart the fabric of their small community and reveal the deceit simmering beneath the surface.