Martha Egan's collection of seven short stories transcends the limits of regionalism. In "Carnales," a grudge lasting generations ends with a standoff in a village cemetery. The unruly dog in "Mutt" helps a young silversmith learn to stand her ground. In "Time Circles" a trip to a ceremonial in Navajo Country encourages a woman to open both a new business and her heart. The veterinarian in "Guapo" rescues a dog that changes her life forever. A pair of newly arrived hippies learn to play by New Mexico's rules in "La Ranfla." A broken down MGB strands a college boy in a border town in "Granny," where local life proves to be unexpectedly seductive."In La Ranfla, Martha Egan captures the quirkiness of Northern New Mexico in a Series of colorfully drawn short stories rich with wonderfully authentic characters. It's a fine, fine ride."--Anne Hillerman, author of Santa Fe Flavors and Hillerman's Landscape: On the Road with an American Legend.
ISBN: | 9780975588154 |
Publisher: | University of New Mexico Press |
Imprint: | Papalote Press |
Published date: | 30 Apr 2011 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 208 |
Weight: | 249g |
Height: | 203mm |
Width: | 129mm |
Spine width: | 15mm |