Riders of the Purple Sage

The narrative follows Jane Withersteen as she confronts the oppressive forces of her church, grappling with her own naivety regarding its corrupt leaders. As she faces persecution, she is torn between her loyalty to her faith and the growing realization of its malevolence. The tension escalates as she seeks to protect Venters and Lassiter from taking violent action against those who threaten her, highlighting themes of faith, morality, and the struggle for autonomy in a repressive society.