Treasures of the North

Yukon Quest, Book 1

By: Tracie Peterson

Narrated by: Laural Merlington

Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Driven by desperation, Grace Hawkins must forsake the affluent comfort of her upbringing to save herself from an arranged marriage. Disillusioned by her father's insistence, she forges a daring plan to escape the sinister hand of her intended. Peter Colton sees the Alaskan gold rush as an opportunity to establish his family's fledgling shipping business. An unexpected partnership enables him to pursue those dreams and opens the door to an acquaintance with Grace, who has purchased passage north. Drawn together by need and circumstance, Grace and Peter form a faltering friendship. But when her deserted fiancee continues to manipulate her loved ones, can she find peace in the wake of his wrath?

©2001 Tracie Peterson (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

"A very good story that causes the reader to cheer, cry, and dispair for the miners and the heroines." ( The Historical Novels Review)

It was sweet but not my preference

This wasn’t a complete waste of time but I enjoy deeper romances (nothing erotic) and I would’ve liked it to have more suspense. I could see this being an appropriate book for a 14 year old girl.

Treasures of the North

This was quite different from the last series I had read. After adjusting to the new setting of the North, I settled in to hope that things would be all right.

Excellent Read

I like the way the author brings that time era to life and brings God’s redeeming love and amazing grace into the lives of many others.

very good book!

this book was filled with suspense and drama and faith on the Lord! very enjoyable. I wish there was an epilogue at the end

Faith

I liked the example of putting God first and trusting in Him. Also because in Alaska.

1897 From Chicago to Alaska

Fleeing from a lunatic suitor, Grace Hawkins, accompanied by her governess and friend, Karen Pierce and Karen's aunt Doris, the three women leave Chicago, headed for Alaska . . . Grace's father, Frederick, made a deal with the devil in order to hide his own secrets and save his family fortune, promising his young daughter, Grace to Martin Paxton . . . unbeknownst to his wife, Myrtle . . .But when Mr. Paxton showed his true colors, pawing and attacking Grace, her fear of him caused her to run . . . greed and a desire for revenge fueled Paxton to continue his hunt for Grace . . . yet God was faithful to her, Karen and Doris as they made their trek cross country and eventually north to Alaska . . . the story of the people they meet and the relationships that they form are heart warming . . . the book is listed as historical romance, but it is so much more than that . . . it a tale of trusting God in the face of trial, enormous testing, and accepting His answers when they aren't the ones we'd choose for ourselves . . . can't wait to listen to the next in the series . . .

love it

my mother is 103 yrs old and almost blind. you are her favorite author and story teller.

Excellent Story!

If you could sum up Treasures of the North in three words, what would they be?

Great ! Great! Great!

Which character – as performed by Laural Merlington – was your favorite?

Laural is by far the most outstanding narrator ever! She has a different voice for every character! Each one is completely different so that you know who is speaking.
accolades to Laural!!!

Any additional comments?

Tracie Peterson is one of my favorite authors, every book keeps me glued to the story. The problem is I can't put it down, she keeps me wanting more. Every book she writes does the same!

Treasures of the North

Lovely story of adversity and faith The narrator did a fantastic job with the author’s characters.

Wonderfully told story of brave but hurting people

One of my favorite Tracie Peterson’s novels. The characters are so flawed and real but determined to seek God’s direction in their broken lives. The need for godly community even in a lonely place is so apparent and well done.