Northern Lights, Volume 2

Name: Northern Lights, Volume 2
Author: Gilbert Parker

In this narrative, a young woman named Jenny Long faces a pivotal moment in her life as she prepares for her wedding. However, her plans are disrupted when a desperate man, Dingley, seeks refuge in her home, pursued by ranchers and a constable. He reveals that he must reach Bindon by noon the next day to save a friend from a deadly plot involving a mine. Despite her impending marriage, Jenny feels compelled to help him navigate the treacherous Dog Nose Rapids in a canoe, risking her life for a man she barely knows. As they embark on their perilous journey under the moonlight, they encounter danger from both the rapids and the men pursuing Dingley. Jenny's courage and skill as a canoeist are tested as they navigate the tumultuous waters. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and the conflict between personal desires and moral obligations. Ultimately, they reach Bindon just in time to avert disaster, revealing the interconnectedness of their lives. Jenny's decision to prioritize saving a life over her own wedding underscores her strength and independence. The story concludes with her reaffirming her commitment to her own path, choosing to return home rather than conform to societal expectations.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 3 chapters · 40,429 words

First lines

"My, nothing's the matter with the world to-day! It's so good it almost hurts."

She raised her head from the white petticoat she was ironing, and gazed out of the doorway and down the valley with a warm light in her eyes and a glowing face. The snow-tipped mountains far above and away, the fir- covered, cedar-ranged foothills, and, lower down, the wonderful maple and ash woods, with their hundred autumn tints, all merging to one soft, red tone, the roar of the stream tumbling down the ravine from the heights, the air that braced the nerves -- it all seemed to be part of her, the passion of life corresponding to the passion of living in her.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
Length: 40,429 words
Structure: 3 chapters, 443 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, with events and characters that reflect the time period it portrays.
Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and adventure, with characters embarking on journeys and facing challenges.
Romance — There are romantic elements and relationships that play a significant role in the storyline.
Drama — The book contains dramatic elements, with emotional and intense interactions between characters.