Boyle, World’s End (1987) Another satirical, historical fiction, Boyle’s novel follows the generations of families, from the late seventeenth century to the late 1960s, specifically the van Warts, Mohonks and the van Brunts. McCarthy graphically enhances Old West stereotypes, subverting traditional conventions of the Western novel.Her prospective parents-in-law pick her up at the. A historical western cowboy romance novel about a Christmas mail order bride.Penelope Mathers arrives in a remote Western town, contracted to married Anders West, the son of a wealthy local cattle baron.1 amenity is the prime location on Bathouse Row in the heart of downtown Hot Springs. Besides the comforts and joy provided by this newly renovated boutique hotel, the No.