Sunshine and Snow by Harold Bindloss

Name: Sunshine and Snow
Author: Harold Bindloss

The novel revolves around the lives of two men, one a wealthy businessman and the other a young adventurer, who become embroiled in a complex web of relationships and conflicts in the Canadian wilderness. The story begins with the arrival of the young adventurer in the small town of Willow Creek, where he becomes infatuated with a beautiful woman. However, his affections are soon complicated by the presence of the wealthy businessman, who is also vying for her attention. As the story unfolds, the two men engage in a series of confrontations and power struggles, which ultimately lead to a dramatic confrontation that changes the course of their lives forever. Throughout the novel, the author explores themes of love, greed, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the harsh yet beautiful Canadian wilderness.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western · 6 chapters · 26,179 words

First lines

It was a December day, the great day of all the year to Charley Gordon and the boys of Firdene School, which stands in a deep, green valley of the North Country, for the last term's work was done. That very morning the prizes had been given away, and on the following one they would depart homewards for their Christmas holiday. Charley had come out first in many subjects, besides winning a special certificate for all-round excellence, and had read his prize essay to a gathering of all his comrades and some of their parents in the great stone hall which had once formed part of an ancient abbey. The prize distribution at Firdene was generally well attended.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Western, Drama, Historical
Length: 26,179 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 271 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and challenges in a rugged environment.
Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and relationships between characters.
Western — The setting and themes are reminiscent of the Western frontier.
Drama — The story involves emotional and interpersonal conflicts.