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Book Review of Matagorda

Matagorda
Matagorda
Author: Louis L'Amour
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Tap Duvarney lost his innocence in the War Between the States, and then put his skills to the test as a soldier in the frontier army. Now he has settle on the Texas coast, working a ranch as the partner of his old friend Tom Kittery-and finding himself in the middle of a fued between kittery and the neighboring Munso family. Around Matagorda Island, most people are either backing the Munsons or remaining silent. But the danger from outside Kitter's camp is nothing compated to the threat within, as Duvarney begins to suspect that Kittery's woman isn't everything she appears to be. Now Tap is discovering that he must go to war again. But will it be with the Munsons-or with his closest friend?`