The Darkest Heart
Joyce, Brenda
historical fiction
western romance
past tense
third limited POV
~523 pp
A historical fiction. Expect dense, literary prose, epic scope. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable violence, romance, sexual content.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 130,824 |
| Page count | ~523 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |