Back to God's Country and Other Stories

Set against the backdrop of a serene Canadian mountain home, the story follows Dolores LeBeau, a carefree girl living with her father and various animal friends. Her idyllic life takes a dark turn when a charming naturalist, Peter Burke, becomes engaged to her. However, their happiness is shattered by the arrival of a dangerous criminal, Rydal, who becomes obsessed with Dolores after witnessing her in a vulnerable moment. The narrative shifts from romance to a tense struggle for survival as Rydal's sinister intentions unfold.