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Verity Boone, 17, returns to her hometown of Catawissa, Pennsylvania, in 1867 to marry a man she has never met. As she settles into life as a widow, she stumbles upon the graves of her mother and aunt, which seem to contain more than meets the eye. The town is full of secrets, including a dangerous hunt for Revolutionary-era gold. Verity finds herself drawn into the mystery, piecing together clues and facing challenges that test her courage and determination.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dianne K. Salerni
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