Trial by Water

In the wild country where the river is king and a canoe's balance can mean life or death, Jean Baptiste Chabrier faces a trial far more dangerous than the roaring rapids ahead. Quiet, watchful, and deeply in love with his young wife, he has seen the subtle signs: the easy charm of Les Walters, the handsome sawyer, and the growing distance in Charlotte's eyes. But Jean Baptiste is a man of the bush, a son of the voyageurs, and he knows that love and loyalty are tested most fiercely when danger is near. When the canoe plunges into the savage waters of Assin-nebah, the struggle for survival becomes a brutal revelation of character. In a few terrible moments, fear strips away pretense and exposes the truth beneath desire, jealousy, and pride. What emerges is not just a fight against the river's fury, but a stark judgment of hearts. Sewell Peaslee Wright's "Trial by Water" is a tense, vividly drawn tale of wilderness danger, emotional betrayal, and hard-earned wisdom. Compact, dramatic, and unforgettable, it captures the raw power of nature and the even more perilous currents of human feeling. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.