The Blinding Trail

A capricious Helen Halverson, driven by a sudden, almost whimsical desire, fixates on marrying the formidable Big Jim McKenzie, the superintendent of her father's remote logging operation. Her resolve solidifies after Jim, in a selfless act of gallantry, swerves his toboggan to avert striking her, an impact that tragically renders him temporarily sightless. Manipulating her impressionable cousin Adele, who secretly harbors her own affections for Jim, Helen orchestrates a proposal, culminating in their union once Jim's vision miraculously returns. However, fate, with a cruel twist, reclaims Jim's sight on the pivotal day their child enters the world. Confronted by the stark realities of a life tethered to a blind man, Helen's initial infatuation wanes, giving way to a nascent, illicit passion for Jean Du Bray, Jim's ever-present assistant. This entanglement ignites a volatile cascade of emotional and ethical dilemmas, unraveling the fragile tapestry of their domestic facade.