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The Master Butchers Singing Club

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by Louise Erdrich

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Why was the cover photo changed from that of the author's own grandfather to an unknown woman? I would have enjoyed the original photo more.
Celia You can select whichever edition you like best from the list. There are actually quite a few with the photo of her grandfather.
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Mary Erickson The author does not give this information. Roy and Delphine read about the discovery in the newspaper, but that detail is not mentioned.
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Was the red bead question ever resolved? 1 red bead embedded in glue over the cellar door-- another bead in Clarisse's closet .. OK, we know that the dress is gone. But, what is the meaning of the red bead over cellar door? Sheriff suspected Clarisse of something....... what did he have on her?
Josephine Briggs There were some red beads found in the people who were buried in Delphine's father's cellar. The sheriff was attractive to Clarisse. She and Delphine …moreThere were some red beads found in the people who were buried in Delphine's father's cellar. The sheriff was attractive to Clarisse. She and Delphine had been in a play, Clarisse wore a red dress with red beads. The sheriff planned to say that Clarisse was involved with the people were imprisoned in the attic. (less)
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Was the red bead question ever resolved? 1 red bead embedded in glue over the cellar door-- another bead in Clarisse's closet .. OK, we know that the dress is gone. But, what is the meaning of the red bead over cellar door? Sheriff suspected Clarisse of something....... what did he have on her?
Josephine Briggs He wanted to say that she had something to do with the people who died in the cellar. They had been locked in. He was very attracted to Clarisse, she …moreHe wanted to say that she had something to do with the people who died in the cellar. They had been locked in. He was very attracted to Clarisse, she couldn't stand him. He threatened to tell people she was involved in the families death.(less)
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