About the Author

Nancy E. Turner was born in Dallas, Texas, and currently lives with her husband, John, in Tucson, Arizona. She started college when her children were grown and completed a bachelor's degree in fine arts at the University of Arizona. "The Star Garden "is her third novel in the Sarah Agnes Prine series, which is based on family stories about Nancy's own great-grandmother; previous titles include "Sarah's Quilt" and the bestselling "These Is My Words."

Reviews

Praise for Nancy E. Turner and the Sarah Agnes Prine Novels

"Authentic . . . reminiscent of Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove"."
- "The""Denver Post" on "Sarah's Quilt" "Nancy Turner has scored again."""
- Tony Hillerman, author of "The Shape Shifter, " on "Sarah's Quilt"

"Robust, authentic, and exciting."
- "Booklist" on "Sarah's Quilt"

"Incredibly vivid and real."
- Rosamunde Pilcher, author of "The Shell Seekers, " on "These Is My Words"

"As satisfying as 'riding watch at sun up.'"
- Sandra Dallas, author of "Tallgrass, " on "Sarah's Quilt"

"A perfectly authentic story, beautifully executed by its author."
- Michael Blake, author of "Dances with Wolves, " on "Sarah's Quilt"