"Troubled Waters" by William MacLeod Raine is a captivating tale set in the untamed landscapes of cattle country. Ruth's urban life takes an unexpected turn as she settles in her aunt's rural abode. Caught amidst the tumultuous rivalry of two cowboys, Ruth's decision to wed sets off a chain reaction, intertwining with the strained relations between sheep and cattle ranchers. A fleeting moment of fury on a fateful evening sparks consequences that resonate for years to come.