Summary

Part 3: As We Wait, continued

In Chapter 17, Hannah, Ruth, and Krasna go to Bo’s house for Thanksgiving. Father Rovnavaha and Jeff and Angie Lamoreaux also attend. Hannah watches how well Bo and Ruth move together as they prepare the meal. Hannah decides to take Krasna for a walk to the silver beech tree where her sons and others who had lived on the land carved their initials and the initials of their beloved. She then realizes Krasna has been shot by a young man hunting on her land. She runs screaming at the hunter, who is shocked. The boy runs, and Hannah throws a rock after him. Hannah returns home heartbroken and in tears to explain what has happened. Bo decides to speak with the police, while Rovnahava and Ruth comfort Hannah. Hannah is taken by Ruth to the barn to see the...