When All the Woods Are Green: A Novel

A late‑summer night settles over a broad Canadian river, its shadows stretching across the water while distant train whistles echo through low clouds. A weary, multigenerational household gathers on the riverbank, their lanterns flickering against the dark, each member adjusting gear and sharing quiet jokes as they prepare to cross. The scene is rich with sensory detail—the hiss of the current, the sudden brightness of firefly‑like stars, and the murmured conversation of guides and children alike.

Among them, the steady‑hand Lyndsay leads his family, his wife Margaret offering gentle concern, while the spirited aunt Anne and her niece Rose add a mix of humor and sharp observation. Their banter hints at deeper undercurrents: a recent loss, the strain of endless travel, and the looming uncertainty of what lies beyond the river’s edge. Listeners are drawn into a world where camaraderie and subtle tension intertwine, setting the stage for a journey that will test both the bonds of kinship and the resilience of the human spirit.