Treasures of the North (Yukon Quest #1) [Paperback]

Tracie Peterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

During the Alaska gold rush, three characters dream of a new tomorrow. Will the harsh frontier fulfill their hopes? Yukon Quest book 1.

Editorial Reviews

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Another new series, Yukon Quest, begins with Peterson's Trea sures of the North , set during the Alaskan gold rush of 1897. Because of the financial difficulties of her father, Chicago debutante Grace Hawkins is about to be forced into marriage with rich Martin Paxton. Martin is a villain so crudely drawn he might as well be called Snidely Whiplash, particularly when Grace heads north of the border, to Alaska, to escape him, and Martin follows. Grace's governess, Karen Pierce, is more convincing, as are Peterson's portraits of the Tlingit Indians, whose way of life is threatened by the gold rush. John Mort
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Review

"A very good story that causes the reader to cheer, cry, and dispair for the miners and the heroines." -- The Historical Novels Review, May 2001

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076422378X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764223785
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than eighty-five novels. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana.

Visit Tracie's web site at: http://www.traciepeterson.com

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not one of her best, March 1, 2001

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Andrea "66bug" (Wichita, Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Treasures of the North (Yukon Quest #1) (Paperback)

I have read several of Tracie's books, and have enjoyed them. Although I did like this one, it isn't one of my favorites. I wish she would have developed the characters and story a little better. Alaska in the 1890's was very rugged, especially for women, but she kind of skimmed over details like that. But all in all, it was a good book, and I am looking forward to seeing what happens to Grace and Peter in the second book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Alaskan Romance, April 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Treasures of the North (Yukon Quest #1) (Paperback)

Got this book for my birthday and have never read any books by this author. I was captivated at once and found the book delightful. I was disappointed at first at the ending because it left so many situations hanging until I found out that its the first in a new series. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to any romance novel lover.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'd Give It 100 Stars If There Was Room!!!, July 9, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Treasures of the North (Yukon Quest #1) (Paperback)

Treasures of the North was an awesome book. Don't listen to anyone who says they couldn't get into it. They must be reading an entirely different book because what I read was a thrilling fast pace book filled with romance and interesting plots. If you love historical fiction, you will love Treasures of the North. It's about a 20 year old named Grace who has to escape to Alaska when she is being forced ot marry a man who is evil and abusive, Martin Paxton. Grace escapes with her teacher who is also her best friend, Karen. While traveling there she falls in love with the captain, Peter Colton. Will she finally rid herself of the terrible Martin Paxton, and marry Peter or will she be forced into a horrible marriage? Read Treasures of the North and find out!!!!! Look at the reviews for the sequel Ashes and Ice for my review!!!!!!!!!!!!