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Mary Armstrong

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in Ottumwa, Iowa, The United States

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https://www.maryarmstrongauthor.com/

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Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller

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Diana Gabaldon; Ken Follett; Sara Donati

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Mary, a retiree from a diverse career spanning various fields of land planning and design, found a new passion in writing when she landed a gig as a weekly columnist for the Las Cruces Sun-News. Her articles quickly gained popularity, leading her to explore more creative outlets. Her historical fiction play, It is Blood, got rave reviews after a well-received theater performance, inspiring Mary to embark on The Two Valleys Saga.'

Drawing on her love for fiction and deep respect for history, Mary's meticulous research and attention to detail bring historical settings to life. The way she masterfully weaves historical figures with engaging fictional characters brings out compelling narratives that explore complex themes, which prompts reflecti ...more

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	The Mesilla (Two Valleys #1) by Mary Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 19 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“don’t make promises you don’t intend to keep, and politics can be life and death.”
― Mary Armstrong, The Mesilla

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“Reputation isn’t a certainty.”
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“either start laughing about life or die without living.”
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“Jesús, you’ve got a bad case of ‘hatin’ on yesterd’ys’. What’s done’s done, son. Ain’t no amount of wishin’ and hurtin’ and cryin’ gonna change anythin’ you did yesterd’y or any time before.”
― Mary Armstrong, The San Augustin: The Two Valleys Saga

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“The match was lit, and the tinder was the range itself.”
― Mary Armstrong, The White Sands: The Two Valleys Saga: Book Three

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