The Silverline

The Silverline is a historical fiction novella set in southwest Colorado in 1907. Samuel and Benjamin have been best friends since childhood. When Samuel’s father dies and leaves him a large inheritance, the two young men leave their home in New York and set out to Colorado to purchase a working silver mine from the richest man in Durango, Mr. Kingsley. However, everything is not as it seems. Samuel and Benjamin find themselves embroiled in a devious scheme and have to use their wits to protect themselves from ruin. Tension heightens when a spark ignites between Samuel and Kingsley’s beautiful young niece, Penny. Will Samuel and Benjamin be able narrowly avoid ruin and find prosperity in the Wild West?