Description

Fidelis Waldvogel, a survivor of World War I, leaves his German village with a suitcase full of sausages and a dream of a new life in America. Settling in Argus, North Dakota, he establishes a successful butcher shop and forms a beloved singing club, building a life for his family. However, the arrival of the enigmatic Delphine Watzka disrupts the carefully constructed peace, igniting a profound connection with Fidelis that will irrevocably alter their destinies. This novel masterfully explores themes of immigration, community, love, and the enduring power of music against the backdrop of a changing world.

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paperback

Harper Perennial

Published Jul 5, 2005

416 pages

ISBN: 9780060837051

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Details

First Published

2003

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise Erdrich.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief