
A fierce winter has trapped a transcontinental train deep in the unforgiving wilderness, its passengers huddled together as snow lashes the windows like shards of glass. The cramped coaches become a fragile oasis of heat and light, while the howling wind outside turns the landscape into a bleak, white void. Among the stranded travelers, a rugged missionary known as Father Roland and his younger companion share quiet moments, their weather‑worn faces hinting at lives spent battling the elements.
In the midst of this icy ordeal stands Marge O’Doone, a striking young woman whose spirit seems as resilient as the pine trees that surround the train. Though the cold bites and fear gnaws at the passengers, Marge’s quiet courage and unflinching resolve begin to draw others together, offering a glimmer of hope amid the relentless storm. As the night deepens, the stranded group must decide whether to succumb to the wilderness or find strength in the bond forming around her.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (466K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-02-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1878–1927
Adventure, wilderness, and a deep love of the North run through these stories from one of the early 20th century’s most widely read popular novelists. He wrote fast-moving tales set in the Canadian backcountry and later used his fame to speak up for wildlife conservation.
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