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White Hands
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026085400
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
White Hands is a compelling drama that explores themes of social responsibility, personal transformation, and the rigors of the Canadian wilderness. Written by Arthur Stringer, this novel follows the lives of two wealthy and pampered young women whose father, a self-made man of the North, becomes disillusioned by their idle and superficial lifestyle. In a desperate attempt to instill character and resilience in his daughters, he orchestrates a situation that leaves them stranded in the rugged, unforgiving wilds of the northern frontier.
The narrative captures the stark contrast between the opulence of high society and the primal demands of survival. As the sisters struggle against the elements, they are forced to shed their white hands-symbols of their sheltered existence-and confront the harsh realities of nature. Stringer masterfully portrays their psychological and physical evolution as they trade luxury for labor and vanity for grit.
A classic tale of adventure and moral awakening, White Hands remains a poignant study of the human spirit's ability to adapt and find strength in adversity. It serves as both a gripping survival story and a sharp critique of the excesses of the Jazz Age, highlighting the enduring value of hard work and self-reliance.
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