The Sealed Valley - Couverture souple

Footner, Hulbert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9371133686 ISBN 13 : 9789371133685

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

The sealed valley opens in a remote settlement where the promise of a new railway symbolizes change and modernity pressing into the untouched wilderness. At the center is a young doctor whose longing for something beyond his routine drives him toward uncharted emotional and physical landscapes. His friendship with a local man reveals his growing frustration with the ordinary, and his desire for romantic adventure is piqued when he encounters a mysterious woman who seeks his medical aid. This chance meeting stirs curiosity, not only because of her quiet strength but also due to the unfamiliar world she represents. Their interaction hints at deeper cultural and personal contrasts, pushing the doctor to reflect on his own motives. The tension between progress and tradition, longing and reality, builds quietly in these early scenes. As he prepares to follow her into the northern wilds, the terrain becomes more than a backdrop it represents the unknown within himself. Through subtle details and sharp dialogue, the novel begins as a journey inward as much as outward, drawing the reader toward a landscape marked by beauty, isolation, and the human search for meaning.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Hulbert Footner was a Canadian-born American writer known primarily for his detective fiction. Born on April 2, 1879, in Hamilton, Canada, he later moved to the United States, where he built a successful writing career. Footner's works often featured detective stories, but he also authored a range of non-fiction pieces. His ability to craft engaging narratives and intriguing mysteries earned him a dedicated readership. Footner s writing was marked by an interest in suspense and intricate plotting, particularly within the detective genre, which made him a notable figure in early 20th-century crime fiction. In addition to his fiction, he explored various other literary forms, including travel and adventure writing. Footner passed away on November 25, 1944, at the age of 65, in Lusby, Maryland, leaving behind a legacy of influential works in detective fiction. His contributions to the genre helped shape early American mystery literature, and he remains remembered for his distinctive storytelling style.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9371133686
• ISBN 13: 9789371133685
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 216
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• Personne responsable: non disponible