James Oliver Curwood is a popular American writer. He devoted his entire adult life to traveling through Canada and Alaska, gathering impressions for his novels, of which there are more than thirty. Several of Curwood’s books were translated by A. P. Chekhov’s brother, Mikhail Chekhov.
“The Courage of Captain Plum” is one of Curwood’s best works. On Beaver Island, in the Mormons’ settlement, King and prophet Strang rules—just one look from him can strip a person of will. One day, Captain Plum arrives on the island, whose ship has been audaciously robbed by the locals, and he is eager to take revenge. But a fleeting glimpse of a girl who spreads the scent of lilac around her changes his plans. The novel captivates from the very first lines and won’t let you go until the final resolution!