The Mine with the Iron Door

"The Mine with the Iron Door" by Harold Bell Wright is a romance novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the rugged backdrop of Arizona's Cañon of Gold, the story revolves around two old prospectors, Bob Hill and Thad Grove, and their partnership daughter, Marta Hillgrove. The narrative not only explores themes of love and family dynamics but also the pursuit of dreams and the burdens of the past. The opening of the book introduces the majestic Santa Catalina mountains surrounding Tucson and hints at a rich history intertwined with the lives of those who ventured through the area, including prospector legends and old tales of the elusive Mine with the Iron Door. As we meet the Pardners and their spirited daughter, we learn of the unique relationship they share, marked by affection and a hint of mystery surrounding Marta's origins. This segment of the story lays the foundation for the complex interactions among characters, the exploration of unfulfilled dreams, and the introduction of new characters like Hugh Edwards, who strays into their lives and adds to the discourse about the human experience within this picturesque yet harsh landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Harold Bell Wright was a best-selling American writer of fiction, essays, and nonfiction. Although mostly forgotten or ignored after the middle of the 20th century, he had a very successful career; he is said to have been the first American writer to sell a million copies of a novel and the first to make $1 million from writing fiction. Between 1902 and 1942 Wright wrote 19 books, several stage plays, and many magazine articles. More than 15 movies were made or claimed to be made from Wright's stories, including Gary Cooper's first major movie, The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) and the John Wayne film The Shepherd of the Hills (1941).