About the Book:
Award-Winning Author Pens a Unique Southern Tale
When
Minerva Jane Jenkins was just 14 years old, she married a man who moved
her to the mountains. He carried with him a small box, which he told
her was filled with gold. And when he died 50 years later, he made her
promise to keep his secret. She is to tell no one about the box or the
treasure it contains.
Now 94, Minerva is nearing the end of what
has sometimes been a lonely life. But she's kept that secret. Even so,
rumors of hidden gold have a way of spreading, and Minerva is visited by
a reporter, Del Rankin, who wants to know more of her story. His friend
who joins him only wants to find the location of the gold. Neither of
them knows quite who they're up against when it comes to the old woman
on the mountain.
As an unlikely friendship develops, Minerva is
tempted to reveal her secret to Del. After all, how long is one bound by
a promise? But the truth of what's really buried in the box may be
hidden even from her.
My Review:
Wow! What a story! This one is something else. Y'all should really take an interest. Poor Minerva Jane, so sweet and honorable to the very end. Shes coming up on her exit out of this world and shes held on to a secret for many years. And now she is burdened with the notion of telling someone. Shes not sure what to do and its been a long time coming.
Whats sad is when she truly finds out what was in the box all along. Is it what she was told or is it holding an even deeper secret unbeknownst to her? Does she keep the secret that was trusted to her? What becomes of Ms Minerva? This story was so sweet and I loved it. I love how it ended.
Great story!
**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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