In 1791, the Campbell family leaves England for the unsettled wilds of Canada, where surgeon Mr. Campbell, his wife Emily, their children, and two orphaned nieces must build a life from hardship and hope. A mysterious inheritance soon transforms their modest security into the grandeur of Wexton Hall, but the gift brings responsibility, social influence, and a painful legal challenge when a rival claimant appears. Mr. Campbell chooses conscience over wealth, surrendering the estate rather than contesting what is not rightfully his, and the family is driven into ruin by crushing legal costs. Through Mrs. Campbell's calm leadership, the loyalty of their children, and Alfred's practical courage, they face the loss with dignity and trust in providence. Starting anew in Canada, the Campbells carve out a settlement through labor, faith, and mutual devotion. Christmas in the wilderness reveals their Christian charity, while Malachi Bone, the seasoned woodsman, offers vivid insight into frontier life and the wonders of nature. As spring returns, the household grows into a true community, balancing danger, humor, and discovery against the relentless demands of survival. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.