Erdrich's latest tells a tale of murder, vengeance, and redemption

Minnesota author Louise Erdrich's new novel weaves together the murder of a family, a lynching of men innocent of the crime, and the tangled relationships of Ojibwe and whites living near a small North Dakota town.

Guests

• Louise Erdrich: Author most recently of "The Plague of Doves." She's the author of many other novels, including "The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse" and "Love Medicine."

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Resources

• About Louise Erdrich