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2nd Edition is now available. Purchase signed copies, inscribed upon request.

Travel back in time to Reno, 1947. Picture yourself caught in the web of a cheating spouse, yearning for freedom. However, the constraints of that era remind you that unless your spouse willingly grants a divorce, you’re entangled indefinitely.

But there’s an alternative: Reno!

In the “Biggest Little City in the World,” thousands of divorce seekers flocked for a six-week escape, free from fault. Those with the means and a desire for discretion took refuge in the local dude ranches. These establishments, dubbed “divorce ranches,” became synonymous with Reno’s unique divorce culture.

Bill McGee, a Montana cowboy, served as the head wrangler at the renowned Flying M E divorce ranch, an exclusive sanctuary for the affluent. Here, he regaled Eastern socialites bearing names like Astor and du Pont, along with Hollywood luminaries such as Clark Gable and Ava Gardner. This is the extraordinary story of his life.

Step back in time to relive this bygone era through the eyes of Bill McGee and his co-author and wife, Sandra McGee. Their captivating narrative unfolds in a magazine-style book, enriched with 180 vintage images. Whether you choose to read it cover-to-cover or explore its pages at your leisure, this book offers a vivid glimpse into a captivating chapter of history.