Susie Mesure

A tale of love and grim determination: Zorrie, by Laird Hunt, reviewed

Life is hard for an Indiana farm woman roaming the state for work in the 1930s — but even at the worst of times she looks for the best

Laird Hunt. [Getty Images]
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  • Zorrie

    Laird Hunt

    Riverrun, pp. 161, £14

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