In The Dragon's Mouth (1896)

In The Dragon's Mouth is a novel written by Mary Macleod and published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marjorie, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England for the harsh and unforgiving landscape of British Columbia, Canada. Marjorie's father, a wealthy businessman, has recently passed away and left her with a mountain of debt. In order to pay off her father's creditors, Marjorie must travel to Canada and take over the family's failing lumber business. Upon her arrival in Canada, Marjorie is met with hostility and skepticism from the local townspeople, who view her as an outsider and a threat to their way of life. Undeterred, Marjorie sets out to prove herself and turn the business around. As she navigates the challenges of running a lumber business in a male-dominated industry, Marjorie also finds herself drawn to a handsome young man named Jack, who works for a rival lumber company. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Marjorie and Jack soon find themselves falling in love. However, their romance is threatened by a series of events that put Marjorie's life in danger, including a devastating fire and a dangerous encounter with a group of bandits. Through it all, Marjorie must rely on her strength and resilience to overcome the obstacles in her path and save her business, her family, and her newfound love. In The Dragon's Mouth is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Macleod's vivid descriptions of the Canadian wilderness and the struggles of early pioneers bring the story to life, while Marjorie's character provides a strong and inspiring female lead for readers to root for.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.