Books like Mrs. Mike (Mrs. Mike #1) by Benedict Freedman
Set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness, *Mrs. Mike* follows Sergeant Mike Flannigan of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the young Katherine Mary O'Fallon as they navigate life in a rugged frontier community. Their encounters highlight themes of duty, bravery, and the gentle bonds that can form between strangers in a harsh, yet inspiring landscape.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Benedict Freedman
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