The Death of Bernadette Lefthand

by Ronald B. Querry · 1993

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Winner of two regional book awards and overwhelming praise, this haunting first novel about the mysterious death of a young Indian dancer is a stunning portrayal of the spirit and struggles of the Southwest's native peoples.

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mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of thisdetectivedetectiveMore like thisLess of thisfolklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of this
Themes
murdermurderMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 218 pages

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