By: Bertrand W. Sinclair (1881-1972)
Land of Frozen Suns by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a captivating and thrilling tale set in the rugged wilderness of the Yukon during the gold rush era. The author's vivid descriptions of the harsh landscape and the challenges faced by the characters bring the story to life, allowing readers to feel as though they are right there alongside the protagonists.
The characters in the novel are complex and well-developed, each with their own motivations and struggles. The protagonist, Willard, is a strong and determined man who must navigate the treacherous world of gold mining while also facing personal demons from his past. His interactions with other characters, such as the enigmatic French-Canadian trapper Baptiste and the cunning businessman Murdock, add depth and intrigue to the story.
Sinclair's writing is both poetic and unnerving, drawing readers in with its evocative imagery and tense action sequences. The pacing of the novel is well-executed, with suspenseful twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat.
Overall, Land of Frozen Suns is a gripping and enthralling tale that transports readers to a world of danger, adventure, and intrigue. Fans of historical fiction and wilderness survival stories will not be disappointed by this masterfully crafted novel. Book Description:
Bertrand W. Sinclair was known for his novels which centered in and around the rugged and frozen terrain of Montana and later, British Columbia. The Land of Frozen Suns is primarily an action and adventure novel which takes place near the northern most reaches of British Columbia at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Bob Sumner, after having been shanghaied onto a boat heading north up the Mississippi from his comfortable home town of St. Louis, is put to work on the "New Moon" and finds himself in the much less comfortable territory mentioned earlier, where he is forced to learn all about treachery, double-crossing, and finds his trust in fellow man questioned more often than he was accustomed to. At the same time, he finds himself needing to learn how to survive in an environment which seemed the antithesis to his old style of life.
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