Red Water

Set against the backdrop of the Mountain Meadows massacre in 1857, the narrative explores the life of John D. Lee through the perspectives of three of his wives. Emma embodies strength and unconditional love, while Ann, married at thirteen, seeks independence and adventure. Rachel, deeply religious, marries Lee to be near her sister. Together, they navigate the harsh Utah landscape and the complexities of their polygamous family, revealing the tensions and rivalries fueled by Lee's charismatic yet ambitious nature, intertwined with his religious convictions.