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 ...
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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.
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Seller's Description:
Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 286 p. Audience: General/trade. Signed and inscribed at length by the author on front free page with a 1/03 date. An additional signature on the title page No other marks, no tears, gently read. An additional note enclosed by the author with the book. Stated first edition. Dust jacket, not clipped, has a hint of edge. First state dust jacket features the Girardeau Rose ship on the river with deep blue background..
