
The Riddle of Three-Way Creek, published in 1925 by Ridgwell Cullum, is an action-adventure novel set in the Canadian wilderness. It follows Jim Pryse, who is imprisoned for defending his brother accused of murder, and Corporal Andrew McFardell, the Mountie escorting him. The story explores themes of loyalty and justice, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by its characters as Pryse seizes an opportunity to escape, leading to a dramatic confrontation. The novel is notable for its portrayal of compassion and the harsh realities of life in early 20th-century Canada.












