The Country Beyond

Set against the backdrop of Lake Superior's rugged north shore, the story explores the juxtaposition of beauty and despair in a wilderness paradise. A girl reflects on her past anguish, which she once described as "a little corner of hell," before the arrival of Peter, who brings a glimmer of hope. The narrative captures the stark contrast of the serene landscape—frozen forests and icy lakes—against the inner turmoil of its characters, highlighting themes of hardship, adventure, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of nature's challenges.