Chloe Elliston, a determined young woman, journeys into the wilderness of the North with the purpose of establishing a school for Indigenous peoples. At the start of the story, Chloe, accompanied by her two companions, finds herself amidst the rugged beauty of the Canadian wilderness, preparing to navigate the challenging waters of the North. The opening chapters describe her interactions with rugged river freighters and hint at the looming threats posed by characters like Pierre Lapierre and Brute MacNair. Chloe's bold determination to pursue her mission clashing with the dangers of the land and the men who inhabit it sets the stage for an epic confrontation that will test her ideals and resolve.