The Seed Keeper: A Novel – Audiobook

Rosalie Iron Wing, raised in the woods by her father, Ray, a former science teacher, is immersed in stories of plants, stars, and Dakhota heritage. One morning, Ray vanishes while checking his traps, leaving Rosalie orphaned. Sent to live with a foster family in Mankato, she forms an unlikely friendship with rebellious Gaby Makespeace, transcending their troubled pasts.

Years later, a widowed mother, Rosalie returns to her childhood home, seeking solace in her garden amidst the farm’s threats from drought and a predatory chemical company. Grieving, she confronts her past, searching for family, identity, and a sense of belonging. She discovers her lineage of strong women who safeguarded their families, traditions, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship, war, and the trauma of boarding schools.

The Seed Keeper interweaves the voices of four women in a beautifully told story of reawakening, reminding us of our deep connection to seeds and our ancestors.