Shad Run

SHE HAD THE MANNERS OF A TOMBOY AND THE HEART OF A WOMAN. In all the Hudson River Valley of 1788, there was no lovelier, gayer, more headstrong girl than Lancey Quist. She was the daughter of a fisherman and proud of it. Life had taught her to handle menor so she thoughtuntil she found herself in love with two of them at the same time. Dirck van Zandt was the suave and handsome son of a rich landowner. Justin Pattison was a rough outlaw who had taken part in Shays Rebellion in Massachusetts. In addition to being rivals in love, the two men were bitter political enemies. Lancey finally made her choiceafter a bloody duel had revealed the man she really wanted. Cover painting by Clark Hulings