The novel takes place 10 years after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 when Quebec becomes a British colony. Written as a collection of letters, the story follows the relationships between Edward Rivers , his friend, John Temple , Emily Montague , and her dearest friend, Arabella Fermor . Giving glimpses into the new frontier discoveries of Canada, one not only peeks into the personal relationships of these characters but gets swept away by the enticing descriptions of the "new world." This is Volume 4 of 4. - Summary by Amanda Friday Cast List: Cast Emily Montague: J.M.SmallheerColonel Edward Rivers: Jim Locke Arabella Fermor: Matea BracicCaptain J. Fitzgerald: Larry WilsonJohn Temple: alanmapstoneFanny Williams: AvailleEarl of Hamberg: KevinSNarrator: linnyEdited by: linny.Proof listeners: linny and KevinS.