Description
In the rugged landscape of 1909 Montana, a determined widow arrives from Minneapolis to take up a teaching post in a remote community, bringing with her a quiet strength and an unexpected perspective. As she navigates the challenges of a frontier schoolhouse and the close-knit lives of her students, she finds her own world transformed in ways she could never have imagined. This novel masterfully explores themes of resilience, community, and the enduring power of human connection against the backdrop of a changing American West. Ivan Doig's signature prose weaves a tale rich with historical detail and heartfelt emotion, reminiscent of classic storytelling that resonates deeply with readers.
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paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 2006
334 pages
ISBN: 9780151012374
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First Published
2006
Language
eng
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