Dovetails in Tall Grass: A Novel by Samantha Specks (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dovetails in Tall Grass by Samantha Specks In 1862, thirty-eight Dakota-Sioux men were hanged in the largest mass execution in US history. This is the story of two young women-one settler, one Dakota-Sioux-connected by the fate of the thirty-ninth man. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As war overtakes the frontier, Emmas family farmstead is attacked by Dakota-Sioux warriors; on that same prairie, Oenikika desperately tries to hold on to her calling as a healer and follow the orders of her father, Chief Little Crow. When the war is over and revenge-fueled war trials begin, each young woman is faced with an impossible choice. In a swiftly changing world, both Emma and Oenikika must look deep within and fight for the truth of their convictions-even as horror and injustice unfolds all around them.Inspired by the true story of the thirty-eight Dakota-Sioux men hanged in Minnesota in 1862-the largest mass execution in US history-Dovetails in Tall Grass is a powerful tale of two young women connected by the fate of one man. Author Biography Samantha Specks is a clinical social worker who has worked on a child/adolescent psychiatric unit, as a Dialectical Behavioral group therapist with adults and adolescents, and as an outpatient psychotherapist. She currently lives in Texas, but her heart and mind resided in Minnesota, her home state, while working on Dovetails in Tall Grass, which is her debut novel. Her happy place is reading a good book or watching a terrible TV show with a cup of tea and her leggings covered in dog hair. Sticking with the theme of strong young women, Samantha and her husband welcomed a baby girl to their family while she was writing this novel. She lives in Houston, TX. Review 2022 Readers Favorite Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner in Fiction (Western)2021 CIBA Laramie Book Awards Finalist2021 Best Book Award Winner in Fiction: Western2021 Best Book Award Finalist in Fiction: Historical2021 Sarton Book Award Finalist in Historical Fiction2021 Foreword Indie Bronze Winner in Historical Adult Fiction".. . a startling, nuanced amalgam of past events and impressive,delicate literary creation. A dramatically engrossing and thoughtfulnovel." —Kirkus Reviews "Samantha Specks weaves an unforgettable tale of two women in frontierAmerica—one white, one Dakota—each changed forever by the violence ofcolonization. A remarkably thoughtful and honest look at the human costof westward expansion; a welcome addition to the world of historicalfiction in this new era of truthful storytelling without romanticizationof the past. Specks makes a strong debut with Dovetails in Tall Grass. She will be an author worth watching." —Olivia Hawker, best-selling author of One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow "Dovetails in Tall Grass is a stark portrait of both theworst and the best of human nature, compelling, unforgettable, andhighly recommended."—Midwest Book Reviews"This extraordinary novel is thought-provoking and heartbreaking, and should be read by all."—Historical Novel Society, Editors Choice"Through her honest and uncluttered writing style, Samantha Specksweaves together the threads of heart and history. In doing so, we arereminded that love is the life force that frees us all."—Kathleen A. Blatz, Retired Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court "As a journalist, and as an amateur Minnesota history buff, I appreciateSamantha Speckss painstaking task of blending the stories of actualhistorical people with the voices of determination from both youngwomen. I love how she authentically took me back in time and left mewanting to read more. Brava!" —Diana Pierce, retired news anchor for KARE-TV (NBC) and president of Diana Pierce Productions "This sweeping story is a gripping epic of a time in our history that wedid not know. Emma and Oenikika are painted so vividly that the storystays with you long after you finish. We cannot wait to read the nextbook!"—Lori Barghini, myTalk 107.1 talk show host "Dovetails in Tall Grass allows readers to ponder how historymight have been altered if rather than might, we employed our brains andhearts. Perfect choice for book clubs!"—Martha Hunt Handler, president of the Wolf Conservation Center and author of Winter of the Wolf "A melancholy piece of historical fiction that is as sincere as it isemotive. The powerful story will draw you in, but it is the intimatestorytelling that will keep you absorbed as you experience Dovetails in Tall Grass." —Indies Today "Pick up this book. Trust me. You will learn, grow, and be better equipped to amplify the voices of the underrepresented." —Chasing Mr. Darcy Long Description As war overtakes the frontier, Emmas family farmstead is attacked byDakota-Sioux warriors; on that same prairie, Oenikika desperately triesto hold on to her calling as a healer and follow the orders of herfather, Chief Little Crow. When the war is over and revenge-fueled wartrials begin, each young woman is faced with an impossible choice. In aswiftly changing world, both Emma and Oenikika must look deep within andfight for the truth of their convictions--even as horror and injusticeunfolds all around them. Inspired by the true story of the thirty-eight Dakota-Sioux men hangedin Minnesota in 1862--the largest mass execution in US history-- Dovetails in Tall Grass is a powerful tale of two young women connected by the fate of one man. Review Text 2021 CIBA Laramie Book Awards Finalist 2021 Best Book Award Winner in Fiction: Western 2021 Best Book Award Finalist in Fiction: Historical 2021 Sarton Book Award Finalist in Historical Fiction 2021 Foreword Indie Bronze Winner in Historical Adult Fiction ". . . a startling, nuanced amalgam of past events and impressive, delicate literary creation. A dramatically engrossing and thoughtful novel." -- Kirkus Reviews "Samantha Specks weaves an unforgettable tale of two women in frontier America--one white, one Dakota--each changed forever by the violence of colonization. A remarkably thoughtful and honest look at the human cost of westward expansion; a welcome addition to the world of historical fiction in this new era of truthful storytelling without romanticization of the past. Specks makes a strong debut with Dovetails in Tall Grass . She will be an author worth watching." --Olivia Hawker, best-selling author of One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow " Dovetails in Tall Grass>/I> is a stark portrait of both the worst and the best of human nature, compelling, unforgettable, and highly recommended." -- Midwest Book Reviews "This extraordinary novel is thought-provoking and heartbreaking, and should be read by all." --Historical Novel Society, Editors Choice "Through her honest and uncluttered writing style, Samantha Specks weaves together the threads of heart and history. In doing so, we are reminded that love is the life force that frees us all." --Kathleen A. Blatz, Retired Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court "As a journalist, and as an amateur Minnesota history buff, I appreciate Samantha Speckss painstaking task of blending the stories of actual historical people with the voices of determination from both young women. I love how she authentically took me back in time and left me wanting to read more. Brava!" --Diana Pierce, retired news anchor for KARE-TV (NBC) and president of Diana Pierce Productions "This sweeping story is a gripping epic of a time in our history that we did not know. Emma and Oenikika are painted so vividly that the story stays with you long after you finish. We cannot wait to read the next book!" --Lori Barghini, myTalk 107.1 talk show host " Dovetails in Tall Grass allows readers to ponder how history might have been altered if rather than might, we employed our brains and hearts. Perfect choice for book clubs!" --Martha Hunt Handler, president of the Wolf Conservation Center and author of Winter of the Wolf "A melancholy piece of historical fiction that is as sincere as it is emotive. The powerful story will draw you in, but it is the intimate storytelling that will keep you absorbed as you experience Dovetails in Tall Grass." -- Indies Today "Pick up this book. Trust me. You will learn, grow, and be better equipped to amplify the voices of the underrepresented." --Chasing Mr. Darcy Review Quote 2022 Readers Favorite Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner in Fiction (Western) 2021 CIBA Laramie Book Awards Finalist 2021 Best Book Award Winner in Fiction: Western 2021 Best Book Award Finalist in Fiction: Historical 2021 Sarton Book Award Finalist in Historical Fiction 2021 Foreword Indie Bronze Winner in Historical Adult Fiction ".. . a startling, nuanced amalgam of past events and impressive,delicate literary creation. A dramatically engrossing and thoughtfulnovel." -- Kirkus Reviews "Samantha Specks weaves an unforgettable tale of two women in frontierAmerica--one white, one Dakota--each changed forever by the violence ofcolonization. A remarkably thoughtful and honest look at the human costof westward expansion; a welcome addition to the world of historicalfiction in this new era of truthful storytelling without romanticizationof the past. Specks makes a strong debut with Dovetails in Tall Grass . She will be an author worth watching." --Olivia Hawker, best-selling author of One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow " Dovetails in Tall Grass is a stark portrait of both theworst and the best of human nature, compelling, unforgettable, andhighly recommended." -- Midwest Book Reviews "This extraordinary novel is thought-provoking and heartbreaking, and should be read by all." --Historical Novel Society, Editors Choice "Through her honest and uncluttered writing style, Samantha Specksweaves together the threads of heart and history. In doing so, we arereminded that love is the life force that frees us all." --Kathleen A. Blatz, Retired Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court "As a journalist, and as an amateur Minnesota history buff, I appreciateSamantha Speckss painstaking task of blending the stories of actualhistorical people with the voices of determination from both youngwomen. I love how she authentically took me back in time and left mewanting to read more. Brava!" --Diana Pierce, retired news anchor for KARE-TV (NBC) and president of Diana Pierce Productions "This sweeping story is a gripping epic of a time in our history that wedid not know. Emma and Oenikika are painted so vividly that the storystays with you long after you finish. We cannot wait to read the nextbook!" --Lori Barghini, myTalk 107.1 talk show host " Dovetails in Tall Grass allows readers to ponder how historymight have been altered if rather than might, we employed our brains andhearts. Perfect choice for book clubs!" --Martha Hunt Handler, president of the Wolf Conservation Center and author of Winter of the Wolf "A melancholy piece of historical fiction that is as sincere as it isemotive. The powerful story will draw you in, but it is the intimatestorytelling that will keep you absorbed as you experience Dovetails in Tall Grass ." -- Indies Today "Pick up this book. Trust me. You will learn, grow, and be better equipped to amplify the voices of the underrepresented." --Chasing Mr. Darcy Details ISBN1684630932 Author Samantha Specks Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1684630932 ISBN-13 9781684630936 Format Paperback Subtitle A Novel Short Title Dovetails in Tall Grass Pages 328 Country of Publication United States Publisher SparkPress Imprint SparkPress Place of Publication Tempe Publication Date 2021-10-07 NZ Release Date 2021-10-07 US Release Date 2021-10-07 UK Release Date 2021-10-07 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-11-29 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161374286;

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