
Montana 1948: A Novel
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Journal Entry 1 by
Cross-patch
from Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Saturday, January 4, 2025


In the summer of 1948, twelve-year-old David Hayden witnessed and experienced a series of cataclysmic events that would forever change the way he saw his family. The Haydens had been pillars of their small Montana town: David’s father was the town sheriff; his uncle Frank was a war hero and respected doctor. But the family’s solid foundation was suddenly shattered by a bombshell revelation.
The Hayden’s Sioux housekeeper, Marie Little Soldier, tells them that Frank has been sexually assaulting his female Indian patients for years—and that she herself was his latest victim. As the tragic fallout unravels around David, he learns that truth is not what one believes it to be, that power is abused, and that sometimes one has to choose between loyalty and justice.
The Hayden’s Sioux housekeeper, Marie Little Soldier, tells them that Frank has been sexually assaulting his female Indian patients for years—and that she herself was his latest victim. As the tragic fallout unravels around David, he learns that truth is not what one believes it to be, that power is abused, and that sometimes one has to choose between loyalty and justice.

Journal Entry 2 by
Cross-patch
at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Saturday, January 4, 2025


Read at the very tail end of 2024, so seeing out the old year. It was recommended by a Booktuber and I am glad of it. This is a beautifully simple presentation through a child’s eye of a family dilemma. It had such a knowing, innocent charm and I would like to share it as my favourite read of 2024.

Journal Entry 3 by
Cross-patch
at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Saturday, January 4, 2025


Ready to leave on a journey on the Favourite read of 2024 Roundabout. I hope you all enjoy the ride.
Order:
1. greenbadger
2. Shepparm
3. Estelle1806
4. Fifna
5. Grovalskii
6. Andrasthe
7. Rach260
8. Mathgirl40
9. Djf1968
10. 39301
11. Valpete
12. Dark-draco
Order:
1. greenbadger
2. Shepparm
3. Estelle1806
4. Fifna
5. Grovalskii
6. Andrasthe
7. Rach260
8. Mathgirl40
9. Djf1968
10. 39301
11. Valpete
12. Dark-draco

Journal Entry 4 by
Cross-patch
at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Sunday, January 5, 2025


Released 1 mo ago (1/5/2025 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Starting this journey with greenbadger.

Journal Entry 5 by
greenbadger
at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Friday, January 10, 2025


It's arrived, thank you!

Journal Entry 6 by
greenbadger
at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, January 12, 2025


David Hayden is 12 when his childminder accuses his uncle, a doctor and war hero, of assaulting girls from the nearby Indian reservation. David's father is the sheriff, and the charges tear his family apart. This is a good read, well told, as the young David is forced to come to terms with issues of race, loyalty, and justice.

Journal Entry 7 by
greenbadger
at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 14, 2025


Released 1 mo ago (1/14/2025 UTC) at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom
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Posted to Shepparm.

Journal Entry 8 by Shepparm at Buckingham, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Thursday, January 16, 2025
arrived with me today.

Journal Entry 9 by Shepparm at Buckingham, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Saturday, February 15, 2025
I didn't like this book very much. It was well written and touched on some very sensitive subjects but I have read better books than this.
All I kept thinking was - and!
Now going off to next on the list.
All I kept thinking was - and!
Now going off to next on the list.