Miss Fontenot (Heroines of the Golden West #3) [Paperback]

Stephen Bly (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Oliole Fontenot has realized her dream of pursuing a career in photography, rare for a woman in 1885. However, in unsettled Montana, she has found the freedom to master her craft. When she meets a charming, albeit unemployed drover named Kaid Darrant, Oliole suddenly faces the choice between her career and the more conventional life of marriage and motherhood. Bly's (My Foot's in the Stirrup, LJ 11/1/96) hallmark rollicking charm is very much in evidence in this adventurous tale of the Old West. Of special interest is the unusual portrayal of a highly independent yet deeply religious woman who knows her own mind and isn't afraid to express her thoughts and feelings. Recommended.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581340745
• ISBN-13: 978-1581340747
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,090 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

STEPHEN BLY has authored over 100 books, hundreds of articles and has over one million books in print. Recent novels released include: Cowboy For A Rainy Afternoon, Creede of Old Montana, and The Land Tamers (all hardback). Four of his novels were finalists and THE LONG TRAIL HOME won the 2002 Christy Award in westerns category for excellence in Christian fiction. His PAPERBACK WRITER has received strong national reviews (PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY, July 14, 2003, et. al.) He speaks at colleges, schools, churches, seminars and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. He has spoken on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus On The Family. He pastors Winchester Community Church in Winchester, Idaho. He also served as the town's mayor (1999-2007). He is an Active Member of the Western Writers of America.

He and his wife, Janet (who is also a writer) live at 4,000 ft. elevation in the mountains of north-central Idaho, in the pine trees next to Winchester Lake on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. The Blys have three sons: Russ, Mike & Aaron, three daughters-in-laws, Lois, Michelle & Rina Joye and three grandchildren, Zachary, Miranda, and Keaton.

Steve graduated summa cum laude with a degree in philosophy from Fresno State College. He has an M. Div. degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great humourous dialogue between all the characters., May 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Miss Fontenot (Heroines of the Golden West #3) (Paperback)

This book is full of hilarious dialogue, real life experiences of people assuming things before they happen and a great love story where the boy does not get the girl. A fun read, but most important is the dialogue between the main character and God. Thanks, Mr. Bly, for a great book and one that does not end in the normal way.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Career versus romance!, September 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Miss Fontenot (Heroines of the Golden West #3) (Paperback)

Really related to this heroine and her struggles to choose between her photographer career and freedom and ride off into the sunset with a handsome drover. His open personality and simple ways sneak past her defenses and force her to consider giving up all she came West to find. It's a fight between her will and God's as she faces a number of enemies too. The ending was right, but want more in this series!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent read, bad ending, May 2, 2006

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This review is from: Miss Fontenot (Heroines of the Golden West #3) (Paperback)

i really loved this series, and this book in particular. oliole's personality is such an easy one to love. i never wanted to stop reading!the ending is understandable, but that doesn't make it easier to take. it's not a happily ever after, so it leaves the book feeling unfinished. i would love more books in this series!!