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When Marie‑Grace boards the largest steamboat on the Mississippi, she meets Wilhelmina Newman, an independent girl traveling alone with a secret map. Together they must solve a series of riddles that promise hidden gold from the era’s rushes. Their quest is complicated by other ambitious passengers who also seek the treasure, turning the river journey into a race across the country’s most iconic river. The story blends friendship, intrigue, and an authentic portrayal of 1850s Mississippi life, illustrated with a "Looking Back" essay that offers historical context.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Sarah Masters Buckey
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