Last Stand at Saber River

A Confederate veteran returning home to reclaim his Arizona ranch. He is stubborn, capable, and guided by duty, but his long absence has strained his marriage. He must navigate lingering loyalties and the dangers of a postwar frontier where land rights ignite conflict.

A strong-willed frontier woman who has built independence in her husband’s absence. She resents the war-forced separation but ultimately fights to defend her family and their claim. Her evolution shows a delicate balance between pride and vulnerability.

Daughter of rancher Duane Kidston and a capable ramrod cowgirl. She moves between loyalty to her father and sympathy for the Cables, acting as a catalyst who nudges both sides toward negotiation. Her presence signals a potential bridge between rival factions.

A former Union Army soldier who wields authority on the Kidston side and resists ceding the Cable ranch. His stubborn stance sets the initial conflict in motion, and his leadership is challenged by changing loyalties around him.

Duane’s brother, a former Union soldier who gradually sympathizes with the Cables and seeks a more measured resolution. He serves as a potential peacemaker, balancing duty with compassion.

Martha’s father, an elder statesman who clings to tradition. He reprimands Martha for her defiance, representing the old guard that struggles to adapt to a changing frontier.

A one-armed Confederate sympathizer who becomes the principal antagonist. His cunning and willingness to manipulate violence drive the central conflict, including the kidnapping plot and the confrontation with Cable.

The Cable family’s daughter who embodies the vulnerable future of the family. Her safety becomes a focal point of the climax, underscoring the stakes of the feud and the community’s obligation to protect the young.

One of the Cable children whose presence highlights the family’s stakes and the emotional cost of conflict. Though quieter, his welfare amplifies the urgency of settling disputes and safeguarding the next generation.