A richly sensual romance set in Guatemala which traverses Mayan traditions, historical and spiritual issues,and the ever-changing culture.
Heart of the Sky celebrates the magic of place and the transforming power of an unlikely love. When recently widowed Marilyn Carpenter moves to Guatemala, she intends to volunteer for a few years after which she'll return to California to retire comfortably as a psychotherapist. But the aching beauty of Guatemala captures her heart.
When she meets Mayan farmer Juan Carlos Tuc, is it love for this man and his children or for the Guatemalan people and countryside that she feels? For him, is it love or simply need? And what Guatemala's past suddenly intrudes, can the fabric of their relationship withstand the strain?
A gracefully-crafted, richly sensual tale which traverses Mayan traditions, emotional, historial and spiritual issues, and the ever-changing culture.
Half of the proceeds from this book will be used to fund the author's various projects in Guatemala.
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