Jeannie Weiner s compelling novel weaves quirky, yet believable characters, through the ordeal of a father s haunting past. The Jewish community in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is unaware of the secret of one of its leaders, Zoltan Klein. Zoltan s dark rages could tear apart his new life as his daughter, Mitzi, tries to break free of her father s old world traditions. Mitzi s rebellion leads to a dramatic turn from her family and unexpected results.
The author s years in Santa Fe provide a loving description of the tiny Jewish community.
"Santa Fe Sister" is original, a page-turner.
Tony Hillerman, New Mexico s most endearing writer of Navajo mysteries, after reading "Santa Fe Sister," told the author, You have talent