The Shepherd of Guadaloupe

By Zane Grey

Book Overview

"The Shepherd of Guadaloupe" is a compelling tale of resilience and redemption set against the rugged landscapes of the American Southwest. The story follows Cliff Forrest, a veteran returning from the battlefields of World War I only to discover that his family's once-prosperous ranch in New Mexico has been seized by a bitter rival. Physically weakened and spiritually tested, Forrest takes on the humble role of a shepherd on the very land that was stolen from him.

As he navigates the challenges of the high desert and the complexities of his past, Forrest finds himself entangled in a long-standing feud and an unexpected romance with Virginia Lundeen, the daughter of his adversary. This narrative explores classic themes of justice, the healing power of nature, and the indomitable spirit of the pioneer west. Through evocative prose and vivid descriptions of the Guadaloupe mountains, "The Shepherd of Guadaloupe" remains a significant contribution to the Western genre, capturing the tension between tradition and change in early 20th-century America. It is a story of a man's struggle to reclaim his heritage and find peace after the trauma of war.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025424158
• ISBN13: 9781025424156
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Shepherd Learns to Live

This is perhaps the finest of the Zane Grey "war novels" dealing with the treatment the returning, injured war veterans faced at the end of WW1. Cliff Forrest is his name, and he embodied what Zane Grey saw in the unfair treatment of the crippled soldier who survived the war. Forrest believes he is to die, and the only thing he wants is to make it home to New Mexico before he dies. Virginia Lundeen, the daughter of the man who hated and hindered Forrest's father and who had encroached and settled on Forrest property and began a "feud", sees Cliff's plight. She knows of the injustice done to his family by her father and decides to fight with Cliff to restore the property and to win his heart. This is a poignant love story of a man who only dares to dream of such a woman as Virginia because he knows he is about to die; and the passion of a woman who encourages him and tries her best in every way possible to see he does not die. The Shepherd of Guadaloupe is a masterpiece of romantic, historical fiction any lover of that genre should want to read. Don't let the name Zane Grey drive you away because you think of him as a "western" author. I encourage you to get this book and enjoy the pleasure of reading a great, great book.