
Two teenage step‑brothers from the wide‑open ranches of Texas have swapped the prairie for a sleek, newly‑built aircraft. When their plane touches down in the remote southern reaches of Quebec, they are met by Sergeant Bradshaw, a seasoned Canadian mounted policeman, who questions their sudden appearance and the motives behind their flight. The boys, Jim and Bob, explain a tangled family reunion that has led them across the border, but the officer remains uneasy, hinting at the shadow of smuggling and illegal crossings that haunt the region.
As the conversation unfolds, the youths reveal a surprising blend of ranch life, school‑room ambition, and a budding love of flying, all tied to a mysterious aunt who runs a tourist inn on a nearby island. Their story is peppered with hints of old grudges, secret deals, and a horse named Patrick that seems to sense more than it should. Listeners are invited to follow the step‑brothers as they navigate the thin line between innocent adventure and the hidden dangers that lurk along the border.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (229K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1881
A prolific writer of adventure stories for young readers, this Ohio-born author wrote brisk, imaginative tales of aviation, mystery, and the occasional touch of the uncanny. Her books from the 1920s and 1930s capture the excitement of early flight and old-style serialized adventure.
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