Sergeant Silk, the Prairie Scout

"Sergeant Silk, the Prairie Scout" by Robert Leighton, is an adventure story set in the Canadian West, where Sergeant Silk of the North-West Mounted Police faces the tough realities of frontier life, while upholding law and order. The book begins with Sergeant Silk and his friend Percy Rapson meeting Charlie Fortescue, a young man accused of stealing gold meant for his future wife's dowry. Charlie's troubles are made worse by a love triangle with Dora Crisp, whose father is the rancher accusing him. As Silk hears Charlie’s story, a mystery of theft and accusations begins, setting Silk off on a journey to find the truth and bring justice to a wild and untamed land.