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The Log Driver Waltz: A Haunting Tale of Love and Loss in the Canadian Wilderness

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The Log Driver Waltz is a haunting and lyrical novel that tells the story of two young lovers who are separated by tragedy. Set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and the power of nature.

The novel begins in the early 1900s, when a young woman named Tilly Dunsmore comes to the remote logging camp of Big Thunder River. She is drawn to the camp by the promise of work and the chance to escape her unhappy past. At Big Thunder River, Tilly meets a young log driver named Jack Harmon. Jack is handsome and charming, and Tilly is immediately drawn to him. The two quickly fall in love, and their love affair is one of the most beautiful and passionate that Tilly has ever experienced.

The Log Driver's Waltz

by P. J. Hoover

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6805 KB
Print length	:	40 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

However, their happiness is short-lived. One day, Jack is killed in a logging accident. Tilly is devastated by his death, and she is unable to come to terms with her loss. She leaves Big Thunder River and returns to her old life. However, she is never able to forget Jack, and his memory haunts her for the rest of her days.

The Log Driver Waltz is a haunting and moving story of love and loss. It is a story that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.

Author

W.P. Kinsella is one of Canada's most beloved authors. He is best known for his novel Shoeless Joe, which was made into the film Field of Dreams. Kinsella has also written several other novels, including The Log Driver Waltz, The Butterfly Man, and The Red Wolf.

Kinsella's writing is often characterized by its lyricism and its exploration of themes of love, loss, and the power of nature. His novels are often set in the Canadian wilderness, and they capture the beauty and the harshness of that landscape.

Reviews

"The Log Driver Waltz is a haunting and beautiful novel. Kinsella's writing is lyrical and evocative, and he creates a vivid and unforgettable world." - The Globe and Mail

"A masterpiece of Canadian literature. The Log Driver Waltz is a story that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it." - The Toronto Star

"Kinsella has written a timeless classic. The Log Driver Waltz is a novel that will be read and enjoyed for generations to come." - The Vancouver Sun

Buy the Book

You can Free Download The Log Driver Waltz from any major bookstore or online retailer. You can also Free Download the book directly from W.P. Kinsella's website.

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