The Ladder of Snow
Frank Showell Styles
Hardcover
(Gollancz, Jan. 1, 1962)
In the Ladder of Snow, Showell Styles tells another exciting story of mountain-climbing adventure- this time in the magnificent Swiss Alps, whose shining peaks are a perpetual challenge. Now, Simon and Mag Hughes, young veterans of rock climbing in North Wales, are faced not only with the excitement of one of the Switzerland's highest peaks, but also with the express admonition of their rather eccentric aunt not to climb it. Through intrigue and secrecy the manage to join an expedition up the perilous mountain, where they meet formidable difficulties and a thrilling mountain rescue. All lovers of both climbing and adventure will find the Ladder of snow a truly gripping story.