In "The Protector," Harold Bindloss offers readers a thrilling tale of adventure and romance in the rugged Canadian wilderness. The story follows protagonist Dick Aspinall as he navigates dangerous territory and faces off against ruthless adversaries in his quest to protect his loved ones.
Bindloss paints a vivid picture of the untamed landscape, immersing readers in the stunning beauty and harsh realities of the wilderness. The author's descriptive prose brings the setting to life, making it feel like a character in its own right.
The characters in "The Protector" are well-developed and engaging, each with their own motivations and flaws. Aspinall is a compelling protagonist, driven by a strong sense of duty and loyalty. His relationships with other characters are complex and nuanced, adding depth to the narrative.
While the plot is at times predictable, Bindloss keeps readers on their toes with unexpected twists and turns. The pacing is steady, building tension and suspense as the story unfolds. The action sequences are thrilling and well-executed, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish.
Overall, "The Protector" is a gripping tale of survival, courage, and love set against the backdrop of the wild Canadian frontier. Bindloss' skillful storytelling and richly detailed world-building make this novel a must-read for fans of adventure fiction.
Book Description:
Harold Bindloss, while born in England, based most of his novels in western Canada, and The Protector is based primarily in and around Vancouver and Victoria.
There is often danger involved in the mining and timber industries north of Vancouver, and there is also danger in the trust given to people who own and operate these mines and timber lands. And finding one's way in locating them can be equally as difficult as well. Wallace Vane and his trusted friend Carroll seemed to encounter these dangers in a seemingly endless journey both for business purposes and for adventure in their search for adequate timber land which they had inadvertently heard of.
What is the driving force behind Wallace Vane? Did he regret leaving his home country and the people he knew when he left England, therefore had something to prove, but didn't even realize it himself? Was it simply a secret joy that he received whenever he observed the beauty of his adopted country with its mountains, forests, and crystal clear water? Perhaps it was his reasonable success in the lumber industry? Or was it something deeper within him? Something, perhaps, that he didn't even recognize himself? (Introduction by Roger Melin)
