Northern Lights, Complete

"Northern Lights, Complete" by Gilbert Parker is a compilation of intertwined stories that unfold in the rugged North American wilderness, likely composed in the early 1900s. The book paints a picture of the lives of different people, mostly Indigenous people and the first people who settled, while showing the drama and challenges of love, the pain of grief, and cultural differences. We meet Mitiahwe, a young Indigenous woman married to a white man, Dingan. Even though she loves her life, her mother, Swift Wing, warns her of trouble ahead in the form of a storm. Breaking Rock, who used to want to marry her, crushes her hopes, giving a strong feeling about the storm. The story then shows readers the deep issues of love, fear, and culture clashes.