
In the stark, snow‑capped reaches of the Yukon, the North West Mounted Police move like a living rhythm through their daily routines—guarding prisoners, polishing flags, sharing a quiet drink in the canteen. Among them stands Norman Grey, a six‑foot figure whose steady gaze and unflinching courage have already earned him legends of daring showdowns with outlaws. The men at the barracks speak of him with a mix of respect and quiet awe, recalling how he faced down dangerous gangs and captured murderers without hesitation.
Now a desperate plea reaches the Major’s desk: a father’s child has been taken, a ransom demanded, and the community trembles with fear. Grey is summoned to lead the perilous search, his reputation the only guarantee that the law can still reach into the lawless wilderness. As the first light of the mission glints off his revolver, listeners are drawn into a tense chase through frozen terrain, where honor and survival walk a thin line.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (413K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by sp1nd, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-03-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1872–1948
An Anglican minister with a storyteller’s eye, this Canadian writer turned life in New Brunswick and the Yukon into popular fiction that reached a wide audience. He published widely and became known for brisk, accessible novels with a strong sense of place.
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