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The Claim: A Stryker Legacy Novel
Is love worth the sacrifice of a dream?
After striking gold in 1896, Erik Stryker establishes a booming brewery and distillery in the Klondike. He continues to mine but devotes most of his time and energy to pursuing his dream of expanding his prized spirits business.
Duped into leaving her acting career in San Francisco by an unscrupulous suitor, Katie Garrik finds herself alone in the Yukon Territory, barely surviving with no fiancé, no money, and no prospects. Erik’s partner and his wife bring her to their claim. Now she’s stuck working for Erik to earn enough money to get back home and return to the stage.
Working together in the harsh conditions, Erik and Katie discover a respect and passion for each other as challenging as the life they have built on the claim. When Katie can finally afford to return to San Francisco, she and Erik face a painful dilemma.
Is what they’ve found together worth what each has to give up?
After striking gold in 1896, Erik Stryker establishes a booming brewery and distillery in the Klondike. He continues to mine but devotes most of his time and energy to pursuing his dream of expanding his prized spirits business.
Duped into leaving her acting career in San Francisco by an unscrupulous suitor, Katie Garrik finds herself alone in the Yukon Territory, barely surviving with no fiancé, no money, and no prospects. Erik’s partner and his wife bring her to their claim. Now she’s stuck working for Erik to earn enough money to get back home and return to the stage.
Working together in the harsh conditions, Erik and Katie discover a respect and passion for each other as challenging as the life they have built on the claim. When Katie can finally afford to return to San Francisco, she and Erik face a painful dilemma.
Is what they’ve found together worth what each has to give up?
386 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2024
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July 14, 2020
The writing is captivating. It grabs you from the first page and does not let go until the last page. This book focuses on a period I have seldom read about – the Yukon gold rush. Along with a partner, Erik mines gold in the harsh, challenging climate facing many perils. With some colorful and mostly loyal employees, Erik also works to realize his dream of building a brewery and distillery on his claim. The many gold strikes in the Yukon territory cause fast paced changes to towns and people alike. The result is a book that is very hard to put down.
May 6, 2024
North to Alaska
I really enjoyed the book... The characters were well developed and believable. Imagine leaving family and friends behind to go and pan for gold in the Alaskan wilderness. A life very different than the Iowan farmers life he'd grown up in. A story fraught with good times and at times real danger.
I really enjoyed the book... The characters were well developed and believable. Imagine leaving family and friends behind to go and pan for gold in the Alaskan wilderness. A life very different than the Iowan farmers life he'd grown up in. A story fraught with good times and at times real danger.
August 28, 2020
A Cozy Summer Read
I read the whole series in a day & a half since the family stories are so compelling. The characters are richly drawn & likeable. An easy read which is obviously well researched.
I read the whole series in a day & a half since the family stories are so compelling. The characters are richly drawn & likeable. An easy read which is obviously well researched.
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