Isobel
James Oliver Curwood
Read by Roger Melin
Action, intrigue, and a touch of romance in the farthest reaches of northern Canada. Sergeant Billy MacVeigh of the Canadian Northwest Mounted, with his only partner Pelliter are the only official representatives in the lonely and desolate reaches of Point Fullerton, hundreds of miles from the next nearest outpost, and from any civilization. Both are nearing the end of their service in those regions, and their main function has been to try to find the elusive murderer Scottie Deane, and if they happen upon anybody trading in Eskimo women to haul them in also. Then one day, one of those traders happens to show up at their cabin, and what follows is some close calls and long trips across the barrens of northern Canada that uncovers clues to the whereabouts of the notorious Scottie Deane and his wife, and all deal with near death experiences primarily due to loneliness, bitter cold, and fatigue, not to mention the red death. Will they find Deane and his wife? If so, what affect will he have on them and their respective conditions? (Summary by Roger Melin) (6 hr 50 min)
Chapters
01 - The Most Terrible Thing in the World | 19:27 | Read by Roger Melin |
02 - Billy Meets the Woman | 11:38 | Read by Roger Melin |
03 - In Honor of the Living | 24:08 | Read by Roger Melin |
04 - The Man-Hunters | 23:49 | Read by Roger Melin |
05 - Billy Follows Isobel | 20:40 | Read by Roger Melin |
06 - The Fight | 18:20 | Read by Roger Melin |
07 - The Madness of Pelliter | 19:59 | Read by Roger Melin |
08 - Little Mystery | 17:02 | Read by Roger Melin |
09 - The Secret of the Dead | 18:32 | Read by Roger Melin |
10 - In Defiance of the Law | 20:59 | Read by Roger Melin |
11 - The Night of Peril | 12:15 | Read by Roger Melin |
12 - Little Mystery Finds Her Own | 23:08 | Read by Roger Melin |
13 - The Two Gods | 16:16 | Read by Roger Melin |
14 - The Snow-Man | 7:20 | Read by Roger Melin |
15 - Le Mort Rouge - and Isobel | 19:05 | Read by Roger Melin |
16 - The Law - Murderer of Men | 21:19 | Read by Roger Melin |
17 - Isobel Faces the Abyss | 16:39 | Read by Roger Melin |
18 - The Fulfillment of a Promise | 21:29 | Read by Roger Melin |
19 - A Pilgrimage to the Barren | 15:51 | Read by Roger Melin |
20 - The Letter | 10:54 | Read by Roger Melin |
21 - The Fighting Spark | 11:17 | Read by Roger Melin |
22 - Into the South | 22:22 | Read by Roger Melin |
23 - At the End of the Trail | 17:54 | Read by Roger Melin |
Reviews
Wonderful Story
A LibriVox Listener
What a wonderful story. Full of survival and heart. I particularly enjoy this reader as well.
Awsome
Patricia Lopez
I loved the suspense, drama, and interaction with the natives. Not to mention the love story with suspense! I will definitely listen to this again! Oh, I'd be remiss not to mention that Roger is an amazing reader!!
Adventure and Romance
great read
If you’re looking for a diversion from modern day woes, this story is perfect. It’s s wilderness saga of love and sacrifice . Great escape from the busy-ness of today!
another great read
darthlaurel
A bit overwrought but a sweet story of a love struck man in the wilderness. I like Curwood the more for being SUCH a romantic.
GREAT STORY
Avid Listener
Curwood surprises (and fools) me again. Don't miss this powerful love story set in the barrens of the North. Bravo, Melin.
Great Story
Athena’s Grandma
Excellent reader. A love story filled with action, suspense, and adventure. Never a dull moment. I loved it!
John Price
EXCELLENT like the rest of Curwood/Milen combos.... thanks LibriVox going to find next Curwood/Milen combo hope there's still more.🍀🦫✌🏼🤞🏼
ALL AROUND GREAT
alan zimmerman in salcha,alaska
love this story , thank you so much for your time roger..