The Lady of North Star by Ottwell Binns

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The Lady of North Star by Ottwell Binns is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Corporal Bracknell of the North-west Mounted Police, who has been pursuing a man named Koona Dick for nearly four hundred miles. As he ventures into the rugged wilderness, he unexpectedly encounters a mysterious woman in distress and a grave incident that leads to the investigation of a potential murder. The opening of the novel sets a tense atmosphere as Corporal Bracknell navigates both the physical and emotional challenges of the Northland. The corporal is initially on a mission to capture Koona Dick but finds himself embroiled in a deeper mystery upon hearing gunshots and a woman’s terrified cry. The narrative unfolds as he meets Joy Gargrave, who holds secrets regarding her connection to Koona Dick, raising questions about love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships in the harsh wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)