Kicking Sawdust — Beverley Andi

In the summer of 1858 Rebecca Williams, a feisty British circus performer becomes the first woman bareback rider in America. But she has a dark secret that could ruin her career. Though she tries to be career oriented, she is besotted by the circus manager, Ethan Delahand.



The debonair Ethan, a partner in the Eagle Circus, becomes smitten with the lissome Rebecca. As their romance smolders, Rebecca's real identity is discovered. Penniless and fearing prison, she runs. In a state of despair, he hires a detective to find her. He finally places a notice in newspapers. When she reads the notice she's stunned and leaves immediately for his home only to discover he is gone.