"The Lady of the Ice: A Novel" by James De Mille is a 19th-century story set in Quebec that follows Lieutenant Alexander Macrorie and his friend Jack Randolph as they become surrounded by romantic confusion and frosty mystery. The novel starts with Lieutenant Macrorie in Quebec, with Jack Randolph arriving soon after, burdened by romantic problems including an engagement to Miss Phillips and feelings for Mrs. Finnimore. Jack's issues lead to a proposal of elopement that creates even more problems. The beginning of the book introduces the personalities, lays out the relationships, and hints at the trials the buddies will soon face. This old-fashioned adventure mixes romance and comedy, promising twists and turns amidst the unique backdrop of Quebec and the mysterious "Lady of the Ice".
The Lady of the Ice: A Novel
By James De Mille
Amidst the stunning backdrop of Quebec, two friends find themselves caught in a whirlwind of romantic entanglements.
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About the AuthorJames De Mille was a professor at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, and an early Canadian novelist who published numerous works of popular fiction from the late 1860s through the 1870s.
James De Mille was a professor at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, and an early Canadian novelist who published numerous works of popular fiction from the late 1860s through the 1870s.
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