American Library #5

"Duel in the Sun" by Niven Busch is a Western story condensed from the original, following a woman named Pearl who becomes entangled with two outlaws, Lewt and Coz, during a train robbery. Pearl had previously been engaged to a man named Sam Pierce, whose death she sought to avenge by pursuing Lewt, the man responsible. The narrative involves a complex web of emotions, betrayals, and violence as Pearl grapples with her desire for revenge while becoming increasingly involved with the criminals and their schemes.