Riders of the Purple Sage

The narrative centers on Jane Withersteen as she confronts persecution from her church, grappling with her inability to recognize its corrupt nature. Her journey is marked by her efforts to protect Venters and Lassiter from taking violent revenge against those who threaten her and her way of life. Themes of faith, morality, and the struggle for personal autonomy are intricately woven into her quest for justice and self-awareness in a repressive environment.