These Is My Words Lib/E (Sarah Agnes Prine Novels)

Turner, Nancy E

4.35

74,533 ratings by Goodreads

9780792748816: These Is My Words Lib/E (Sarah Agnes Prine Novels)

ISBN 10: 0792748816 ISBN 13: 9780792748816

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing, 2007

Inspired by the author's original family memoirs, this absorbing story introduces the indomitable Sarah Prine, one of the most memorable women ever to survive and prevail in the Arizona Territory of the late 1800's. As a child, Sarah forges a life as full and fascinating as our deepest needs, our most secret hopes, and our grandest dreams. Rich in authentic detail, this action-packed novel is also the story of a powerful and enduring love between Sarah and the dashing cavalry officer, Captain Jack Elliot. Sarah's incredible story depicts a vanished world that comes vividly to life through her diary.

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About the Author:

Nancy E. Turner's first novel, These Is My Words, was the winner of the Arizona Author Award and a finalist for the 1999 Willa Cather Award. She has penned two additional novels continuing the story of Arizona territory pioneerwoman Sarah Agnes Prine, Sarah's Quilt and The Star Garden. Turner lives in Tucson, Arizona, with her family.

Review:

Clear, at times lyrical prose...providing vivid, colorful characters and historically accurate backdrop.

-- "The Washington Post"

Taylor's deft progression produces the intended reward: she not only tells of her heroine's growth, but she shows it through Sarah's writing and insights. The result is a compelling portrait of an enduring love, the rough old West and a memorable pioneer.

-- "Publishers Weekly"

Throughout we are treated to the wonderful tale of a woman who endured and overcame.

-- "AudioFile"

The language is rich and fine, sounding true to its time without being precious. Readers who enjoyed Sandra Dallas' Diary of May Spenser are sure to love this one.

-- "Booklist"

A lushly satisfying romance, period-authentic, with true-grit pioneering.

-- "Kirkus"

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