James Oliver Curwood was an early 20th century writer who lived in Michigan, where he published several novels a year. Curwood loved the outdoors and is known for his conservation efforts. The Country Beyond is set near the cold rugged shores of Lake Superior and south of Kaministiqua. This beautiful paradise is a land of hell for this young girl. She is desperately unhappy until Peter comes into her life. Can his coming change her life in a good way or does her life still resemble Hell?