* I am missing the book jacket. The Lady's Mine by Francine Rivers is a historical romance set in 1875 California. It follows Kathryn Walsh, a spirited New England suffragette who arrives in the mining town of Calvada to claim her inheritance: a defunct newspaper office and a seemingly worthless mine. Determined to revive the newspaper and advocate for the oppressed miners, Kathryn clashes with the town's powerful figures. Her endeavors draw the attention of Matthias Beck, a saloon and hotel owner with a complex past. As they confront the town's challenges together, their relationship evolves amidst themes of justice, resilience, and unexpected love.