{"product_id":"the-distance-dreams-and-despair-hardcover","title":"The Distance: Dreams and Despair - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudy Pollard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYvonne Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eTrudy Norton\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Distance tells the story of two Swiss immigrants, Thomas and Wilbert, who arrive in British Columbia's Kootenay region in the early 1900s, lured by promises of adventure and prosperity. Their dream soon fades, giving way to the harsh realities of pioneer life. The challenges are relentless-gruelling labour, isolation, and a wilderness as unforgiving as it is breathtaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they build families and try to adapt to their harsh new reality, simmering tensions and hidden betrayals begin to surface. The mounting animosity between them culminates in an explosive act of violence that shocks everyone around them. The trial that follows captivates the close-knit community, dividing neighbours and friends as they struggle to come to terms with the events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet against the majestic backdrop of southeastern British Columbia, The Distance is a tale of ambition, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52579600564531,"sku":"9781038327987","price":42.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/GRkZuZ-9PI9781038327987.webp?v=1761490486","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-distance-dreams-and-despair-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}