Diane Noble

"Diane Noble not only explores the early days of the Mormon church; she also probes deeply into the human heart." -Liz Curtis Higgs, bestselling author of Thorn in My Heart In her powerful Brides of Gabriel historical series-a poignant and provocative romantic saga of the early years of Mormonism-award-winning author Diane Noble introduces readers to three unforgettable women married to the same man. Following her acclaimed novel, The Sister Wife,...

From the romance of early California's ranchos and valleys of wild horses, to the stark beauty of New Mexico's highlands, The California Chronicles weave an unforgettable tale of heroism and loyalty, of honor and betrayal.

A shroud of secrecy cloaks a new nineteenth-century sect known simply as the Saints. But that veil is about to be drawn away. Amidst the majestic beauty of 1857 Utah, the members of one secluded religious group claim to want nothing more than to practice their beliefs without persecution. Yet among them are many who engage in secret vows and brutal acts of atonement... all in the name of God. But one young woman, Hannah McClary, dares to question...

Wealthy Mormon convert Mary Rose and shipbuilder Gabriel make their way to a new Mormon settlement, where Prophet Joseph Smith's edicts about polygamy lead Gabriel to take additional wives and Mary Rose to question her faith.