If the World Is Yours

by R.M. Clark

If the World Is Yours is a charming tale awash in Banff history that takes you deep into the lives of the toffs and townsfolk who resided in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains when the Great War broke out.

300 pages, Paperback

Published June 30, 2021

Reviews

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading this book you will be booking your next trip to the Rocky Mountains! Should be on everyone’s ‘must read’!

[Gayle Bories · Rating 5 out of 5]

R M Clark is a great story teller! Found myself cheering on the underdogs and was surprised by the ending.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will recommend this historical fiction to anyone. There is a lot of Banff history. It makes me want to dive deeper in to the lives of the people

[Pat Hjorleifson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful historical fiction! Enjoyed the characters and the local history woven into the story. Don't know how the author does it, but I could hear the characters accents in my mind as I was reading. Truly delightful!
Makes you want to visit Banff, Canmore and the Rocky Mountains to explore the locations described in this book.

[PAL · Rating 5 out of 5]

I much enjoyed this book. The characters, including historical individuals, were all believable; the story was captivating. I learned a lot about the local history, and some Scottish - 'wee dug' is now part of my vocabulary! Thanks to the author for this entertaining story.

[Pauline Ferrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was gifted this book by my friend who lives in Calgary. As we had visited Banff Springs hotel some years ago she thought that I would enjoy this book.
How right she was, I loved the story, such vivid description of life in that area many years ago. I loved the history, the characters and the way the author had obviously researched the time and storytelling.
Highly recommended. Pauline Ferrie

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was very good liked the accents and characters

[Nina Connors · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great description of places, people and culture of Banff and Canmore during WW1. A bit fast in some places, hard to read all the Scottish stuff in others (gave me a headache at one point) but all in all a great historic read.

[Sheena Mudie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely read.

[Polly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming story. I enjoyed all the characters.

[SCP · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a heartwarming story that showcases the Banff area while bringing some of Alberta's historical facts to light. The wide range of characters from maid to doctor, and terrier to hunter, are woven into a tale for a broad audience. It would be a great Christmas gift for any young adult and older, especially if they have ties to Banff and the rest of Alberta.

[T Lyon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book. Good bit of history and a laugh!

[Holly Dalgleish · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book taps into Western Canadian History. With the sweetness of a little dog weaving us through the horrors of our painful past; we may not have known existed in our own back yard. The author has magically woven a novel that awakens our senses, from the delights of nature and love, to the hardships and destruction of war.

[Albertan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read, interesting parts of history I didn't know before.