The riddle of Three-Way Creek

Name: The riddle of Three-Way Creek
Author: Ridgwell Cullum

By Ridgwell Cullum

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Set in a wintry frontier of hills and frozen creeks, the narrative follows a mounted constable escorting a detained man while parallel scenes focus on a nearby homestead family. The detained man’s past and self-sacrificing motives are gradually uncovered as relationships among local figures — including a resilient young woman at the homestead, an impulsive character known as Lightning, and other settlers — intersect through suspicion, secrets, and divided loyalties. Episodes move between hard travel and small-community tensions, revealing buried identities and moral choices that lead to confrontations, reconciliations, and a final reckoning that resolves long-hidden mysteries.

About the Author

Ridgwell Cullum

Ridgwell Cullum was a British-born author known for his contributions to early 20th-century Western fiction. His works often explore themes of adventure and the rugged landscapes of the American West. Among his notable titles is "In the Brooding Wild," which showcases his ability to weave intricate narratives set against the backdrop of nature's beauty and peril. Cullum's storytelling is characterized by vivid descriptions and a deep understanding of the human spirit in challenging circumstances. His novels, such as "The Golden Woman: A Story of the Montana Hills" and "The Night Riders: A Romance of Early Montana," reflect his fascination with the frontier life and the complexities of its characters.