Summary
In the midst of a rustic backwoods setting, Jacqueline Roland, the daughter of a gruff but lovable lumberman, finds herself at the center of a maelstrom of emotions and deceit when she meets Henri Dubois, a charming but troubled city dweller, whose dark past begins to unravel upon his arrival at the lumber camp where Jacqueline resides. As Henri's obsession with Jacqueline grows, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of blackmail, betrayal, and ultimately, tragedy, when Li Chang, a shadowy figure from his past, emerges to threaten his newfound life. Against the backdrop of a raging forest fire, Jacqueline must navigate the treacherous landscape of her own heart, torn between her loyalty to her lover, Raoul Radon, and the advances of the enigmatic Henri, all while confronting the darkness that has haunted the lumber camp for years.
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Jacqueline Roland, the daughter of a backwoodsman, meets Henri Dubois during a visit to the city, but is unresponsive to his attentions. Henri later takes charge of the lumber camp where Jacqueline lives, and is closely followed by Li Chang, who is blackmailing him to keep secret a murder he committed years earlier. The new boss is determined to win Jacqueline for himself and convinces her lover, Raoul Radon, that she no longer cares for him. When Li Chang kidnaps Jacqueline, Henri comes to claim her and an oil lamp is upset during the ensuing struggle. As the fire spreads into the forest, Jacqueline escapes with Li Ching in pursuit. She and Raoul are reunited, while Henri perishes in the blaze.
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