| Author |
Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945 |
| Title |
The Mistress of Bonaventure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Mistress of Bonaventure" by Harold Bindloss is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Canadian prairie, where themes of duty, romance, and the harsh realities of frontier life intertwine. The main character, Rancher Ormesby, finds himself embroiled in a tense pursuit of an outlaw while simultaneously navigating his evolving feelings for Beatrice Haldane, the daughter of a wealthy visitor to the region. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Sergeant Mackay and Trooper Cotton, who are stationed at a lonely outpost on the prairie. They engage in conversations indicative of their rugged lifestyle and the challenges of maintaining order in the unforgiving wilderness. Rancher Ormesby seeks to recover a stolen mare and soon finds himself in a thrilling chase across the snow-covered landscape as the pursuit of the outlaw intensifies. The story sets the stage for a blend of action and evolving relationships as we see the characters struggle with both external threats and their personal aspirations amidst the harsh winter elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Police -- Canada -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38144 |
| Release Date |
Nov 26, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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