The Bartender's Tale (Two Medicine Country)

The Medicine Lodge by Ivan Doig is a captivating tale of an unlikely father-son duo, set against the backdrop of a changing America in the 1960s.

Tom Harry, a charismatic bar owner with a frosted pompadour, and his precocious twelve-year-old son Rusty, make their home at The Medicine Lodge, the only watering hole in the small town of Gros Ventre, Montana.

As they navigate the complexities of adult behavior, Rusty struggles to decipher the mysteries that surround him, while Francine, a taxi dancer and beatnik, enters their lives with unsettling force.

Doig's masterful storytelling captures the moment when childhood gives way to adulthood, as the world becomes bigger and the past becomes more complex.

With its richly drawn characters, poignant themes of family and belonging, and a setting that feels both timeless and of its time, The Medicine Lodge is an unforgettable read.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey into the heart of America.