Lucky Red A Novel
Lucky Red A Novel by Claudia Cravens is a debut work published by Random House Publishing Group on June 20, 2023. This 304-page novel presents a story about Bridget, a scrappy orphan who arrives in Dodge City with little more than her wits. As she navigates the challenges of her new life, she finds herself drawn into the world of the Buffalo Queen, a brothel run by women, where she discovers friendship, romance, and a sense of belonging.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of loyalty and self-discovery against the backdrop of the American West. As tensions rise with the arrival of infamous outlaws, Bridget faces critical choices about her relationships and her future. This modern reimagining of the Western genre delves into the complexities of desire and the bonds formed among women, making it a unique addition to the fiction landscape.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A thrilling, raucous, and gloriously queer debut about a scrappy orphan bent on making her own luck in the American West—and finding friendship, romance, and her true calling along the way, now in paperback.
“A powerful feminist battle cry . . . [and] rollicking good fun.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune
LONGLISTED FOR THE VCU CABELL AWARD • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Autostraddle, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
The heart wants what it wants. Saddle up, ride out, and claim it.
When Bridget arrives penniless in Dodge City, already disillusioned by feckless men and the uncompromising landscape, she has only her wits to keep her alive. Thanks to the allure of her bright red hair and country-girl beauty, she’s recruited to work at the Buffalo Queen, the only brothel in town run by women. Bridget takes to brothel life, appreciating the good food, good pay, and good friendships she forms with her fellow “sporting women.”
But with the arrival of some infamous outlaws at the start of winter, tensions in Dodge City run high. When the Buffalo Queen’s peace and security are threatened, Bridget must decide what she owes to the women she loves and what it looks like to claim her own destiny.
A thoroughly modern reimagining of the Western genre, Lucky Red is a masterfully crafted, propulsive tale of adventure, loyalty, desire, and love.
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