The Gold of Cape Girardeau
Author | : Morley Swingle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0972430407 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780972430401 |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Gold of Cape Girardeau written by Morley Swingle and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gold of Cape Girardeau is an exciting historical novel that begins and ends with a modern-day courtroom drama over buried treasure. Young lawyer Allison Culbertson faces a fierce courtroom battle with one of her former law instructors to uncover the truth of the mysterious gold's ownership. The secrets of the treasure emerge in a journey back to the steamboating days along the Mississippi River. Two young lovers face myriad trials and adventures together until--in the ultimate test of their love--the Civil War places them, their community, and an entire nation in devastating turmoil. A wonderful blend of historical fact and well-written fiction, this compelling story is full of courageous characters and vivid historical settings.