Erema by Richard D. Blackmore is a beautifully written and captivating novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The main character, Erema, is a compelling and complex woman who undergoes a journey of self-discovery and transformation throughout the story.

The author's prose is rich and descriptive, painting vivid and evocative scenes that transport the reader to the remote and wild landscape in which the story is set. The love story between Erema and the enigmatic Alan is both tender and heartbreaking, adding an emotional depth to the narrative.

One of the standout aspects of the novel is the exploration of nature and its impact on the human spirit. Blackmore's descriptions of the rugged beauty of the English countryside are both poetic and immersive, underscoring the connection between the characters and their environment.

Overall, Erema is a beautifully crafted novel that combines elements of romance, adventure, and introspection. It is a timeless story that delves deep into the human experience and leaves a lasting impression on the reader.

Book Description:

A few years before the great Civil War, a young English woman and her father, having left the security of their wagon train, are lost in the unforgiving Californian desert, looking in vain for the landmark that marks the short-cut across those last western mountains which would lead them to the home of an old friend. George Castlewood gives all the water and rations he has to his daughter, Erema, and dies just a short distance from help. Rescued by kind Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, the family friend they had been seeking, Erema lives for a time at his saw mill. One day, one Mr. Goad, a bounty-hunter from England, arrives at the mill, offering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his young daughter. Lord Castlewood had been accused of the crime of patricide 15 years earlier, escaped from jail and been on the lam ever since. Erema, believing her father’s innocence and determined to clear his good name, returns to England to discover the long-lost secrets of her family and the cloudy circumstances of the murder of her grandfather.