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This story is about a wagon train comprised of chicago women intended to be brides for california miners. After graduating from denver university with a degree in journalism, sandra dallas began her writing career by working for business week as a reporter. Dallas, i remember reading about this book a few years ago when it was first published. Some of these nonfiction books include, the quiltthat walked to golden and sacred paint. Sandra dallas is the author of seven novels, including the persian pickle club and new mercies. Murdered prostitutes, unsavory characters and high society provide fodder for scandal sheetsand for author dallas true sisters, 2012, etc. With sandra dallass trademark humor, charm, and pathos, the chili queen will satisfy anyone who has ever longed for happiness. Sandra dallas has earned a loyal following for her novels, and with the recent publication of her th, a quilt for christmas, st martins press she joins the ranks of writers to pen a. Sandra dallas will read from and sign her new book westering women at 7.
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