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The Black Hunter: A Novel of Old Quebec
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025305837
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Black Hunter is a sweeping historical novel set in the mid-18th century, capturing the high-stakes drama and rugged beauty of Old Quebec during the French and Indian War. Written by James Oliver Curwood, a master of wilderness adventure, this story weaves a tale of romance and political intrigue amidst the escalating tensions between the French and British empires. The narrative follows the lives of Anne St. Denis and David Rock, two young people whose personal destinies are deeply entwined with the fate of New France itself.
The novel skillfully portrays the sharp contrast between the refined social strata of Quebec's ruling class and the perilous, untamed reality of the North American frontier. As war looms on the horizon, the mysterious figure known as the Black Hunter-a silent, vengeful wanderer of the woods-emerges as a symbol of the brewing conflict and the spirit of the wild. Curwood's prose brings the historical landscape to life, populating it with brave pioneers, cunning officials, and the inevitable clash of cultures that defined the era.
Focusing on themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the search for justice, The Black Hunter remains a compelling example of early 20th-century historical fiction. It offers readers a stirring exploration of the human spirit tested by the pressures of war and the unforgiving majesty of the northern wilderness.
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