The Luck of the Mounted: A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police

"The Luck of the Mounted: A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police" by Ralph S. Kendall follows Constable George Redmond as he navigates life in the Royal Northwest Mounted Police after being transferred to a new detachment, which is a move set against the tough, snowy Canadian wilderness. The story seems to explore feelings of friendship and the sense of responsibility that comes with enforcing the law. The beginning introduces readers to a cold February night at a Mounted Police Post. The story uses strong imagery of life in the barracks, full of amusing exchanges between officers and the spirited coming of George Redmond. The start emphasizes his youthful appeal along with the amusing sense of brotherhood within the crew, and the upcoming problems of his new assignment. As Redmond begins to discover more of his location, including the infamous Constable Yorke and his reputation for recklessness, the foundation for upcoming tension and character relationships is set.