Charity
"Unusually satisfying . . . an engrossing mystery, a lovingly etched portrait of a community, and an appreciation for the moral resilience of strong women" ("Kirkus Review"). This beautifully written novel explores unmarried schoolteacher Gustie Roemer's secret friendship with a beautiful young Sioux woman, a murder involving her best friend's husband--and the reaction of the small town of Charity, South Dakota, when faced with surprising truths about the private lives of its citizens.