A Dark and Promised Land - by Nathaniel Poole (Paperback)

About the Book

When Orkneywoman Rose is shipwrecked on the shores of Rupert's Land, she falls in love with a half-caste man, Alexander. When she shuns him after the death of her father, he leaves. Unable to bear their separation, and with the young country on the brink of war, Alexander returns to reclaim her love.

Book Synopsis

When Orkneywoman Rose is shipwrecked on the shores of Rupert's Land, she falls in love with a half-caste man, Alexander. When she shuns him after the death of her father, he leaves. Unable to bear their separation, and with the young country on the brink of war, Alexander returns to reclaim her love.

Review Quotes

The author masterfully describes life in early 19th-century Western Canada. He describes the landscape beautifully, evoking period and place...few books are written about the Canadian experience during the early 19th-century, and this author has done an excellent job in presenting this story to the reading public.

About the Author

Nathaniel Poole is an avid amateur historian, writer, and adventurer. He has published numerous articles in magazines such as Sail, Sailing, Pacific Yachting, and Yachting International. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.