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Title: Sage

Subtitle: In the Rugged Hills Series, Book 1

Author: Debora Clark

Narrator: Shawna Windom

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-27-10

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Sage: a venerable, wise man, judicious; and aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves used as seasoning; the healing plant; the herb of happiness. Lenny and her sister were as close as two sisters could be. Their mother died when Lenny was fourteen, and Lenny took on the role of caretaker, tending her eight-year-old sister and the herb garden their mother left behind. The garden was just about the only thing that brought joy to the desolate farm until a handsome stranger rode through on his way to Missouri. The mysterious man stayed a while to help their pa rebuild the storm-damaged barn, and his presence on the farm led to an event that changed all their lives.

Thirty-three years later, Lenny's younger sister receives a mysterious package. When she opens the green velveteen hatbox, the smell of sage overwhelms her. But what's more, she realizes the box contains the missing pieces of her puzzled life. Soon she finds answers and learns that things were not always as they appeared as Lenny's story unfolds before her eyes. Will these discoveries bring closure after all these years? Can sage truly bring the sisters healing and happiness?

Set in the beautiful Ozark mountains of Missouri, Sage is a historical novel highlighted by the mighty men and women who forged a wilderness. These early settlers demonstrated courage only surpassed by their determination when faced with a war between the states and the lifelong wars that raged within. Debora Clark and her husband, Jim, enjoy the nature and beauty of the rugged hills, the scenic Ozarks, from their porch swing in Alton, Missouri. They are thankful for their many blessings. Sage is the first book in Debora's series, In the Rugged Hills.

Members Reviews:

Really enjoyed the book.

Thought this was a good book. Love books that take place in that era and enjoyed the descriptions of the places and characters in the book. Will be looking forward to Debora Clarks next one.

SAGE

Deborah Clark's novel SAGE is set in the Ozark Mountains during the Civil War Era. It is a good read. We look forward to the next book in the series.

Sage is one of those rare gems that will become a classic time piece.

I have to be honest. Most of the stories I read are either science fiction or fantasy. My uncertainty of reading a book from this genre made it a challenge to pick it up. Man, was I ever glad I did. Debora Clark's prose is amazingly smooth and allows this Civil War period story to flow at a fast pace. Another thing that surprised me, was the majority of this novel is told in the form of a diary. I have never read a story formatted this way before and I am positive very few authors could pull this off as wonderfully as she has. The narrative is so descriptive that it transported me into this era. The characters come to life against the surreal backdrop known as the Rugged Hills; my mind seeing it as if I were observing it through a stereoscope. The challenges faced by the characters are ones modern man seldom have to deal with in light of all our technology and medical advances, which brings the rigorous and harsh conditions of life along the Eleven Point River to the forefront. I'm not for sure if I could ever read another book from this genre unless it was another classic told by Debora.