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Sacred Stones: A Butler Book is the redemption story of a woman, a home, a factory, and a town. When Andrew Varga inherits his great-grandmother Lina's home in Butler, Pennsylvania, his 10-year-old daughter Caroline begins to experience strange visions of the past. Each glimpse of her ancestors leads the Varga family closer to bringing the long-buried secrets of theft, deceit, and betrayal into the light.
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Intertwining nuggets of true Butler history, the book highlights fascinating facts while unraveling the hidden mysteries of the fictional Varga family.
About the
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About the
author:
Cecilia Overby Tomko earned her degrees in English and Teaching at the University of Virginia and spent many years as a singer/songwriter, creating two independent albums and a musical. In 1999, she married Christoper Tomko, an industrial designer and inventor originally from Butler County. Since moving to Butler, PA in 2010, Cecilia has worked primarily as a worship leader at LifePointe Alliance Church while homeschooling their four children. She currently serves on the Butler Area School Board.
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