'Erdrich is one of the greatest living American writers' - the Guardian 'Erdrich orchestrates a rich community tale' - BBC.co.uk, 'Books to Read in 2020' 'Erdrich has chosen a story that is near to her heart, and it shines through on every page' - Daily Mail ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a prominent Chippewa Council member, trying to understand a new bill that is soon to be put before Congress. The US Government calls it an 'emancipation' bill; but it isn't about freedom - it threatens the rights of Native Americans to their land, their very identity. How can he fight this betrayal? Unlike most of the girls on the reservation, Pixie - 'Patrice' - Paranteau has no desire to wear...
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