Montana 1948 by Larry Watson
Set in the small town of Bentrock, Montana, in the summer of 1948, the story revolves around twelve-year-old David Hayden, whose life is upended when his family's housekeeper, Marie Little Soldier, falls ill and reveals a dark secret about David's uncle, Frank. As David's father, the town sheriff, investigates the allegations of abuse and murder, the family is torn between loyalty and justice, exposing the deep-seated racism and moral complexities within their community. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the loss of innocence as David grapples with the harsh realities of adulthood.
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- Published
- 1993
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 62nd on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- Cart's Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults (Book)