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The Lady on Esplanade: An author interview with Karen White

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Today we’re heading to New Orleans — a city where history lingers and stories refuse to stay quiet.

Karen White, a beloved voice in Southern fiction is out with her new novel "The Lady on Esplanade." It's a story of mystery, memory, and the secrets houses keep across generations.

Karen White joined Idaho Matters to talk about the past that haunts us and why it so often shapes who we become.

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