Length11h 37m
About this audiobook
In "Hawtrey's Deputy," Harold Bindloss weaves a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of the rugged Canadian wilderness. Rich in detail and characterized by a keen sense of place, this novel explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the conflicts arising from colonialism. Bindloss employs a vivid, descriptive prose style that immerses readers in the hardships and triumphs of frontier life, while deftly navigating the complexities of human relationships amid the unforgiving landscape. The novel invites contemplation of the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, reflecting a broader commentary on the era's imperial ambitions and the individual's struggle for identity and purpose. Harold Bindloss, a British-born author who immigrated to Canada, drew heavily on his own experiences as a settler and rancher. His intimate understanding of the Canadian landscape and the pioneering spirit is evident throughout "Hawtrey's Deputy." Bindloss's literary output reflects both his personal journey and the sociopolitical climate of early 20th-century Canada, positioning him as a vital voice in the country's literary canon. Readers seeking an insightful and evocative exploration of the early Canadian frontier will find "Hawtrey's Deputy" both engaging and thought-provoking. Bindloss's masterful storytelling and deep characterizations make this work a significant contribution to the canon of Canadian literature, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on their own understandings of ambition, duty, and the complexities of human connection.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length11 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1"'I was waiting for you,' she said simply."
34CHAPTER XVI.
2SALLY CREIGHTON.
35THE FIRST ICE.
3CHAPTER II.
36CHAPTER XVII.
4"She could not raise him wholly, and he cried out once when his injured leg trailed in the snow."
37DEFEAT.
5"Then she turned to Sproatly. 'You can wash up those dishes on the table.'"
38CHAPTER XVIII.
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6CHAPTER III.
39A DELICATE ERRAND.
7WYLLARD ASSENTS.
40CHAPTER XIX.
8CHAPTER IV.
41"It seemed that he did not immediately notice her."
9"At length the door opened, and Agatha Ismay, wrapped in a long cloak, came in."
42"'Are these things very much too big for you, Sally?'"
10CHAPTER V.
43CHAPTER XX.
11"'Now,' he said, 'I won't let you fall.'"
44THE FIRST STAKE.
12CHAPTER VI.
45CHAPTER XXI.
13HER PICTURE.
46GREGORY MAKES UP HIS MIND
14CHAPTER VII.
47CHAPTER XXII.
15"'You!' was all she said.
48A PAINFUL REVELATION.
16CHAPTER VIII.
49CHAPTER XXIII.
17THE TRAVELLING COMPANION.
50"It shambled forward in a curious manner."
18CHAPTER IX.
51CHAPTER XXIV.
19THE FOG.
52THE LANDING.
20CHAPTER X.
53CHAPTER XXV.
21"In another moment Hawtrey sprang up on the platform, and she felt his arms about her."
54NEWS OF DISASTER.
22"Then something seemed to crack, and she saw the off-side horse stumble and plunge."
55CHAPTER XXVI.
23CHAPTER XI.
56"'I thought you might save Gregory, if I told you.'"
24"'Do you think—that—would have mattered?'"
57CHAPTER XXVII.
25CHAPTER XII.
58IN THE WILDERNESS.
26"'Well,' she said, 'we have driven over as we promised!'"
59CHAPTER XXVIII.
27CHAPTER XIII.
60THE UNEXPECTED.
28"Agatha held her hands up ... as the man leaned down, and the next moment she was strongly lifted."
61CHAPTER XXIX.
29"'I guess I needn't tell you where that is,' he said, and pointed to the parallel of latitude that ran across."
62CAST AWAY.
30CHAPTER XIV.
63CHAPTER XXX.
31AGATHA PROVES OBDURATE.
64THE LAST EFFORT.
32CHAPTER XV.
65CHAPTER XXXI.
33THE BEACH.
66"'I was waiting for you,' she said simply."
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