You Never Know Your Luck; being the story of a matrimonial deserter. Complete

Set against the wide, windswept prairie of Askatoon, the tale follows Crozier, an Irish‑born newcomer whose charm and restless ambition make him both admired and uneasy in the close‑knit frontier community. After a promise to his wife is broken, he finds himself holding a sealed letter that could change the course of his marriage, yet he keeps it hidden for years. The landscape itself mirrors his inner turbulence, a place where opportunity and isolation walk hand in hand.

Enter Kitty Tynan, a spirited young woman forged by the harsh yet hopeful West. When she discovers Crozier’s unopened missive, she faces a painful choice: respect his secrecy or intervene for what she believes is the greater good. Her decision sets off a chain of confrontations that test loyalty, honor, and the fragile bonds of love in a world where fortunes shift as quickly as the prairie winds.

Through vivid descriptions and sharp dialogue, the novel explores how personal ambition, cultural identity, and the unforgiving environment shape the destinies of those daring enough to stake their lives on the promise of the West.