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Onslaught
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025876863
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Onslaught is a gripping dramatic novel set against the monumental backdrop of the Panama Canal's construction. Joan Sutherland weaves a tale of human ambition and the relentless power of nature as engineers and laborers struggle to carve a path between two oceans. The story captures the intense pressures of this massive engineering feat, where the constant threat of tropical disease and the unforgiving climate test the limits of physical and emotional endurance.
At the heart of the narrative is a dramatic exploration of sacrifice and resilience. As the characters navigate the treacherous terrain and the complex social dynamics of the canal zone, they find their personal lives as turbulent as the landscape they seek to tame. Sutherland masterfully portrays the onslaught of both the elements and the internal conflicts that arise when grand visions collide with harsh reality. This work stands as a compelling example of early 20th-century adventure fiction, offering readers a vivid window into a transformative period of history and the indomitable spirit of those who sought to change the world's geography.
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