Book description
An acclaimed first novel by two award-winning New Mexico writers,
Sunlight and Shadow is a story of family, friendship, and
what it really means to have hope.
“Everything is going well for San Diego restaurateur Abby Silva. She
is four months pregnant, and her husband Bobby is finished with his
last tour as a Navy submariner, but their happiness is interrupted by
a brutal robbery, followed by Bobby's father's sudden death. Bobby and
Abby's mixed marriage angered their families. Her wealthy white
parents disowned her after she married a Hispanic, and Bobby's father
felt that his son was denying his heritage. Now Bobby wants Abby to
have the baby in the tiny New Mexico town of Esperanza where he grew
up so she can experience the feeling of 'La Familia,' where everyone
helps one another. Abby reluctantly agrees, then Bobby mysteriously
disappears. The neighbors gather around to help, and new entanglements
ensue in this wonderful first novel by two talented authors who
vividly bring to life the beauty of New Mexico and its people.”-Booklist
“Sue Boggio and Mare Pearl are vivid and sensual writers. From
raising goats to making tortillas, life on a farm in Esperanza is
beautifully described. Sunlight and Shadow captures the complexities
of rural life in New Mexico and presents an intriguing mix of Anglo
and Hispanic characters. The plot is fascinating and the characters
are well developed. It's a wonderful book.”-Judith Van Gieson
“Filled with emotion. A real winner of a story.”-Tony Hillerman
Sue Boggio and Mare Pearl grew up
together in Iowa and have both worked in health care in New Mexico.
Sue Boggio lives in Albuquerque. Mare Pearl lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico.
Sue Boggio and Mare Pearl grew up
together in Iowa and have both worked in health care in New Mexico.
Sue Boggio lives in Albuquerque. Mare Pearl lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico.
