The Sandoval Sisters' Secret of Old Blood by Sandra Ramos O'Briant

The Sandoval Sisters' Secret of Old Blood tells the story of the conquest of New Mexico during the Mexican American War from a female perspective. Their money and ancient knowledge offer some protection, but their lives are changed forever.', The Sandoval Sisters' Secret of Old Blood earned the Best Historical Fiction award and the Best First Book award at the 15th annual ILBA, 2013. The sisters are caught in the crosshairs of war from two important fronts-New Mexico and Texas. The Mexican-American war begins and the Americans invade Santa Fe. She will stop at nothing, even the use of black magic, in her effort to destroy the Sandoval family. Pilar, a 14-year-old tomboy, is offered as a replacement bride, and what follows is a sensuous courtship and marriage clouded by the curses of her husband's former lover, Consuelo. When Alma flees with her young lover to Texas to escape an arranged marriage with a much older man, she sets in motion a drama that will put the sisters and their legacy at risk. 'item_description' : 'Winner of Best Historical Fiction and Best First Book, ILBA, 2013. HER SHORT STORIES AND CREATIVE NONFICTION HAVE APPEARED IN NUMEROUS JOURNALS AND ANTHOLOGIES. 'item_title' : 'The Sandoval Sisters' Secret of Old Blood', THE SANDOVAL SISTERS IS A BOOK THAT TELLS ABOUT WOMEN WITH TREMENDOUS PERSONAL POWER.' AMAZON Photo Gallery SANDRA RAMOS O’BRIANT GREW UP IN SANTA FE AND SPENT SUMMERS IN TEXAS.

The Sandoval Sisters' Secret of Old Blood by Sandra Ramos O'Briant