The long arm of the Mounted

"The Long Arm of the Mounted" by James French Dorrance is a novel about justice and connection in the Canadian West, where Sergeant John Childress from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police goes undercover as a cowboy to stop cattle rustlers, and becomes tangled in the affairs of a tough young woman named Bernice Gallegher, dedicated to protecting her family's ranch. Crossing the border into the Canadian West, Childress is ready for a secret mission, but his path quickly intertwines with Bernice when he protects her from a group accusing her of horse theft. Forming a bond, their combined courage shines as they confront danger, launching a story packed with action, resilience, and the forging of relationships against the backdrop of the challenging environment of early 20th-century Canada.