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By Jiles Paulette
Paulette Jiles - 2017
In the years following the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people. This historical fiction novel explores themes of family, responsibility, honor, and trust. The journey across unsettled territory proves challenging as the two survivors form a tentative bond. The story culminates in a difficult choice for the news reader when the girl faces an unwelcome reunion.