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Thurston of Orchard Valley

By Harold Bindloss
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A determined young prospector shuts down a failing copper venture and emigrates to British Columbia, where he endures logging camps, scarce work, and arduous travel while seeking new opportunities. Alliances with settlers and an influential contractor bring contracts, rivalry, and tests of loyalty that strain personal relationships; sabotage, engineering challenges, riverworks, an abduction, and a sluice failure create repeated crises. The narrative follows his practical efforts to rebuild fortunes, the shifting loyalties and betrayals around him, and the interpersonal tensions that arise during ambitious undertakings, balancing action-driven episodes with quieter moments of reflection and revelation.

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Harold Bindloss

Harold Bindloss was a Canadian author known for his adventure novels set in the Canadian wilderness and the American West. His works often explore themes of love, honor, and the challenges of frontier life. Bindloss's storytelling is characterized by vivid descriptions of the landscapes and the struggles of his characters against nature and societal expectations. Among his notable works is "Alton of Somasco: A Romance of the Great Northwest," which exemplifies his ability to weave romance and adventure into compelling narratives. With a prolific output of 46 titles, Bindloss contributed significantly to early 20th-century literature, capturing the spirit of exploration and the complexities of human relationships.

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