Letters of a Dakota Divorcee

A witty lady from Sioux Falls writes a series of playful letters, calling herself a “Dakota Divorcee” and treating her marital status as a creature of the prairie. She observes the shifting social landscape with the eye of a naturalist, noting how new laws and gossip have forced her kind to migrate or change. Her humor shines as she describes flamboyant locals—a lawyer in a patchwork coat, a boarding house that trades soap for furniture, and a mischievous dog named Othello.

The collection captures a moment when divorce is both a badge of independence and a source of town‑wide speculation, with absurd legal fees and the threat of scandal ever present. Every anecdote, from sipping mint julep through a straw to strolling the penitentiary for recreation, paints a vivid, everyday portrait of frontier life. Listeners will enjoy her sharp satire and warm, authentic voice, offering a rare glimpse into the resilient spirit of women carving freedom on the Great Plains.