Montana 1948

David Hayden's perception of his family is permanently changed by the events of that small-town summer, including his self-effacing father, a respected doctor and selfless sheriff; his mother, who is blind; his uncle, a charismatic war hero; and Marie Little Soldier, the Hayden's animated and magnificent Sioux housekeeper, whose revelations form the core of the narrative. It is a story of bravery and love, misuse of authority, and the agonizing decision to choose justice above familial loyalty.