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In 1845, Sir John Franklin set off from England to locate and chart the elusive Northwest Passage. He and his crew of 129 men never returned.

For well over a century, the bright seas of the Sunshine Coast have been attracting visitors to the waterfront resorts, fishing lodges and beaches that rest between Howe Sound and the spectacular P

Frances Barkley was just eighteen when she became the first European woman to set foot on the west coast of North America.

It’s the winter of 1884, and five hundred Canadian Pacific Rail workers have halted their push through the Rockies at Holt City, an isolated shantytown in the shadow of the Continental Divide.

TouchWood Editions is proud to introduce the first female sleuth in our selection of mystery novels.

The sound of the river, ever-present, had finally intruded on his consciousness. If Nate was playing by himself outside, that damn river was too close for comfort.

It’s no secret that Canadians love beer, and in the western provinces, the large number of successful microbreweries continues to prove that distinct beer—high-quality beer—is important to our nati

Danny Swanson, Department of Fisheries and Oceans employee and ex-fisherman, isn’t exactly upset when he’s reassigned from a desk job in Ottawa to an at-sea job on the West Coast.

When Greg Lothian’s mother and famous artist father are scammed of their life savings by cruel con men, his orderly life is torn apart.

Jane Priddle, a proper young Englishwoman, has lived a sheltered, genteel life.

Roderick L. Haig-Brown welcomes us onto his lush farm for a year of insights and observations.

Join beloved storyteller Anny Scoones as she sets out to discover the quaint and quirky charms of Victoria, BC.

Scottish doctor and explorer John Rae is a controversial figure in the history of the Arctic.

In the south of France where hatred simmers in the heat, a man seemingly admired, and certainly feared, drops dead at a dinner party.

The escapades of this great Canadian are brought to life in a story that combines the lure of gold, the thrill of wilderness exploration and comic tales about life on a southern Alberta ranch.