Lords of the North

"Lords of the North" by Agnes C. Laut is a historical novel that weaves a tale of early 19th-century Canadian fur traders. Set against a backdrop of fierce competition between the North-West Company and the Hudson's Bay Company, the narrative revolves around characters such as Rufus Gillespie and Eric Hamilton. It all starts with Gillespie reminiscing about the fur trade while awaiting Hamilton in Quebec. When Hamilton appears unexpectedly shaken, having left behind a mystery in the wilderness involving his missing wife and child, the stage is set for a story of loyalty, bravery, and the harsh realities of life in the Canadian wild.