Law of the North (Originally published as Empery) A Story of Love and Battle in Rupert's Land

In the frozen wilds of early nineteenth‑century Rupert’s Land, the fur trade is a razor‑edge of ambition and survival. Courier Basil Dreaulond knows every rustle of pine and the heartbeat of a storm, and his keen ears guide him through treacherous portages where rival brigades of voyageurs clash over routes and cargo. When a company patrol from the Hudson’s Bay outpost of Oxford House appears, Dreaulond’s quick wit and instinct for danger spark a tense standoff that threatens to erupt into open fire.

The novel follows Basil as he is drawn into the larger struggle between two powerful fur‑trading empires, each backed by fierce men, hidden agendas, and the unforgiving north. Along the way he encounters Desirée, a spirited figure whose presence adds a thread of love and loyalty amid the looming battles. Listeners will hear the crack of rifles, the howl of blizzards, and the quiet moments where a single decision can shift the fate of a whole region.