I think my favorite of Major's books is The Dona. I love the characters and the history of it. Leonida is spicy and independent. Sean is quick-tempered and still a gentleman. Nothing wimpy about him! They both have good values and are courageous to defend what they believe.

I was sorry for it to end, and consequently, Major wrote the sequel, Mokelumne Gold, which was every bit as good, and he also threw in a mystery, CSI style. He weaves quite a yarn! The history of the California ranchos deserves to be told.