"Pursuing Gold"
by Cynthia Simmons
by Cynthia Simmons
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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I have always loved reading and studying about the Civil War, so I was very excited to read this book. From the very first page, I was held captivated with the story, and I could not put the book down. While this book is set in the Civil War era, the main focus is not on the war itself. Yes, you do get a sense of the War, but the story mainly focuses on the C&R Bank and those who run the bank. I found this a very unique setting to a Civil War novel, and I was pleasantly surprised at all of the behind-the-scenes things that happened in Chattanooga during the war. I was reminded that we need to rely more on God and trust Him instead of worrying about everything. It is so easy to lose focus and get wrapped up in ourselves and our problems that we do not turn to God when we need Him the most. If you love mystery, romance, intrigue, adventure, and fun then this book is definitely for you.
I received a free copy of this book from the Litfuse Group. All opinions are my own.
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.
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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I have always loved reading and studying about the Civil War, so I was very excited to read this book. From the very first page, I was held captivated with the story, and I could not put the book down. While this book is set in the Civil War era, the main focus is not on the war itself. Yes, you do get a sense of the War, but the story mainly focuses on the C&R Bank and those who run the bank. I found this a very unique setting to a Civil War novel, and I was pleasantly surprised at all of the behind-the-scenes things that happened in Chattanooga during the war. I was reminded that we need to rely more on God and trust Him instead of worrying about everything. It is so easy to lose focus and get wrapped up in ourselves and our problems that we do not turn to God when we need Him the most. If you love mystery, romance, intrigue, adventure, and fun then this book is definitely for you.
I received a free copy of this book from the Litfuse Group. All opinions are my own.
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.