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The first Rose has just become chief, determined to assert her authority while preserving the integrity of her Indigenous culture. The second Rose\u2019s pursuit of women\u2019s liberation ended tragically seven years ago on her Harley. The third Rose never had the chance to live, leaving a deep wound in the heart of her mother, Emily Dictionary.<\/p>\n<p>Emily, leader of the \u201cRez Sisters\u201d motorcycle gang, is haunted by the ghosts of two lost Roses\u2014a lover and a child. 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