The Girl in the Middle

This audiobook, narrated by Kate Handford, explores the complex history of the American West through the story of a mysterious Native girl photographed by Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner in 1868. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into the lives of key historical figures and the turbulent era of Reconstruction and westward expansion. Drawing from a single haunting image, the story offers a compelling look at the nation's struggles with identity and progress during a pivotal period in American history.