The Pathfinder

Set against the backdrop of the 1750s French Indian War, the narrative follows Mabel, a young woman journeying to reunite with her father, Sergeant Thomas Dunham, on Lake Ontario. Joined by her uncle and two Native Americans, they encounter the legendary Pathfinder, Natty Bumppo, who aids them through perilous forests. As they navigate treachery and danger, a love triangle unfolds between Mabel, Pathfinder, and Jasper, complicating their quest amid the war's chaos. The story explores themes of loyalty, love, and survival.