Pursuing Gold, by Cynthia L. Simmons, is an intriguing story set in Chattanooga during the Civil War.
The story is an interesting one, combining mystery, danger, romance, and faith. A wide variety of fascinating characters interact as the story takes several twists and turns before all is revealed and resolved at the end.
While the plot did keep me engaged, this was not an especially good read for me. The writing seemed to be somewhat choppy and stilted. Also, there were several distracting editorial errors, including typos and one name mistake that took a little re-reading to figure out.
All in all, though, if you enjoy historical fiction from this time period, you may well find this story worth your time.
Thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group for providing a copy of the book. The thoughts in this review are all my own.
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About the Book:
With his father dead and his business partner incapacitated, Peter Chandler inherits the leadership of a bank in economic crisis.
With only a newly-minted college degree and little experience, Peter joins his partner's daughter, Mary Beth Roper, in a struggle to keep C&R Bank afloat while the Civil War rages around Chattanooga. Political pressure for unsecured loans of gold to the government stirs up trouble as tempers and prices rise. Their problems multiply when Mary Beth discovers counterfeit money with Peter's forged signature. Can they find the forger before the bank fails? The two friends must pursue gold on behalf of their business, as they learn to pursue their heavenly Father to find hope and peace.
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About the Author:
With his father dead and his business partner incapacitated, Peter Chandler inherits the leadership of a bank in economic crisis.
With only a newly-minted college degree and little experience, Peter joins his partner's daughter, Mary Beth Roper, in a struggle to keep C&R Bank afloat while the Civil War rages around Chattanooga. Political pressure for unsecured loans of gold to the government stirs up trouble as tempers and prices rise. Their problems multiply when Mary Beth discovers counterfeit money with Peter's forged signature. Can they find the forger before the bank fails? The two friends must pursue gold on behalf of their business, as they learn to pursue their heavenly Father to find hope and peace.
Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2gCb1pb
About the Author:
Cynthia L Simmons and her husband, Ray, have five
children and reside in Atlanta. She has taught for over thirty years as a
homeschool mother and Bible teacher. She's a columnist for Leading Hearts Magazine
and she directs Atlanta Christian Writing Conference. Cyndi has a heart
for encouraging women in today's crazy, upside-down world. She loves
history and peppers her speaking and teaching with fascinating vignettes
from the past. Her first book, Struggles and Triumphs, was nominated for 2008 Georgia Author of the Year. She co-founded Homeschool Answers and hosts Heart of the Matter Radio.
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