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In 1903, Mary Boulton, a nineteen‑year‑old widow whose husband has been killed, flees alone across the Canadian West. Bloodhounds, lawmen, and her ruthless brothers‑in‑law pursue her as she seeks refuge in the mountains. Haunted by strange visions and the desperation of survival, Mary ventures deeper into the wilderness and into her own mind, encountering a memorable cast of eccentrics along the way.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Gil Adamson
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