Waltzing in Ragtime

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century California, this adult novel by Eileen Charbonneau intertwines the lives of Olana Whittaker, a determined young journalist from a powerful family, and Matthew Hart, a passionate forest ranger dedicated to protecting the land. As they navigate the rapid societal changes of the era, their relationship evolves amid personal and environmental conflicts, revealing the complexities of love, ambition, and resilience during a formative period in history.