A Sky Without Stars

"Linda Clare displays her genuine artistry by weaving color and texture into this poignant Southwestern tale. Authentic characters with realistic challenges pull us right into the Native American world of the 1950s. A memorable story with substance and hope. I highly recommend!" --MelodyCarlson, author of River’s Song and recipient of RTBook Reviews Career Achievement Award After her husband is killed on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, Frankie Chasing Bear wants a fresh start. But in 1951, relocating through the US government’s Relocation Program didn’t just mean a new town; it meant a new way of life. Frankie quickly learns that raising her son, Harold, to revere his Lakota heritage will be a challenge in the white man’s world. Searching for a way for her son to respect his ancestors but also embrace a future of opportunity, she begins a Lakota Star-pattern quilt with tribal wisdom sung, sewn, and prayed into it—something that will not let him forget where he came from. A bed without a quilt is like a sky without stars, but neither the quilt nor her new life come easily to Frankie. Federal Agent Nick Parker, for instance, is the last man Frankie wants to trust. She’s already struggling to understand Nick’s culture, how can she embrace his Christian faith? Will Frankie learn that love is the most important ingredient for her son’s quilt—and life itself? "A brave and beautiful blending of two worlds, A Sky Without Stars brings hope and healing to an often neglected time period and people. Linda Clare is a welcome addition to the Quilts of Love series, sure to win readers’ hearts!"--Laura Frantz, Christy award finalist and author of Love’s Reckoning


Genre: Inspirational