Dedication

For all those who follow their Muse wherever it takes them.

And to Tom Thomson, may his soul rest forever on his beloved painted lake.

Author’s Note

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While this novel is based on historical facts, please keep in mind as you read that it is a work of fiction. Historical characters who were present at Canoe Lake and vicinity at the time of Tom Thomson’s death are mentioned but their actions and words are purely of this author’s imagination. Harriet Agnes St. George is a fictitious character of my creation, her interaction with others is fiction and not based on any historical facts. I hope this will alleviate confusion for anyone reading this who is familiar with the circumstances surrounding the mystery of Tom Thomson’s death.