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The young daughter of a local saint maker, a Santero, takes it upon herself to finish the carvings which her father is unable to complete for the new church because of illness. She discovers the task is not as easy as she hoped. But a stranger knocks at the workshop door and kindly volunteers to help her. Later she is surprised to find out who the stranger was.
Marie Romero Cash's story of love and determination along with her beautiful illustrations will delight readers of all ages. An award winning Santera herself, she has inside knowledge on the subject of saints which is dear to her heart.
About the author
Marie Romero Cash was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she has resided for most of her life. She is a mystery writer, author of the Jemimah Hodge Series, along with numerous books on the religious art and culture of New Mexico, on which she has lectured throughout the Southwest. In addition, she is also an award-winning artist, and has been featured in numerous book and magazine articles about her traditional painted and sculptural works which are in many museum and private collections throughout the United States and abroad. In 2019, she received the Mayor's Award for her contributions to the arts, culture, and community of Santa Fe. Her dog, Milly, a Border collie mix, has accompanied her for many years on their life journey.
