The Master Butchers Singing Club

by Louise Erdrich

First published 1975

Fidelis Waldvogel returns from World War I to his quiet German village, bringing his new wife Delphine. Together they emigrate to America, seeking a fresh start. But in their North Dakota town, Fidelis discovers an unexpected calling - leading a choir of fellow butchers. As he navigates his new life, Fidelis finds his heart opening to a forbidden connection that will forever change the course of his future.

Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, forbidden-romance

Setting: North Dakota, United States

Period: World War I

388 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins

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