Hidden Country

"Hidden Country" by Henry Oyen is a novel of adventure and suspense, beginning with Gardner Pitt, a discontented literary secretary, accepts a thrilling invitation from his affluent friend George Chanler to join an Arctic expedition on the yacht Wanderer. Pitt eagerly leaves his dreary job behind, but the journey quickly becomes shrouded in mystery and conflict as he meets the imposing Captain Brack and navigates the complex relationships among the crew. The initial excitement transforms into trepidation as Brack's sinister nature and questionable leadership surface, hinting at a darker agenda and setting the stage for rising tensions and dangerous confrontations amidst the icy landscapes of the Arctic.