The Tale Teller by Anne Hillerman is
book 23 of this series originated by her father Tony Hillerman. Leaphorn
investigates a missing biil (dress) from a museum donation. When Leaphorn
visits the museum, the lady who opened the donation package mysteriously dies.
Bernie is at the flea market when someone discovers a vendor selling their
stolen bolo tie. Also, when Bernie is jogging, she discovers a dead body which
the FBI is very secretive about.
The book has three protagonists, all
Navajo police. (Lieutenant) Joe Leaphorn (retired). In a previous book, he
suffered a gunshot to his head and now has difficulty speaking English, though
his Navajo is fine. Sergeant Jim (Cheeseburger) Chee is married to Bernadette
(Bernie) Manuelito. Chief Manuelito and his wife Juanita are important 19th-century
historical figures and the biil belonged to Juanita.
Another book of Navajo traditions,
crafts, and history. The mysteries are intertwined and the reveals surprising.
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