A Sparkle of Silver by Liz Johnson

Ninety years ago, Millie Sullivan's great-grandmother was a guest at oil tycoon Howard Dawkins' palatial estate on the shore of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Now, Millie plays a 1920s-era guest during tours of the same manor. But when her grandmother suggests that there is a lost diary containing the location of a hidden treasure on the estate, along with the true identity of Millie's great-grandfather, Millie sets out to find the truth of her heritage--and the fortune that might be hers. When security guard Ben Thornton discovers her snooping in the estate's private library, he threatens to have her fired. But her story seems almost too ludicrous to be fiction, and her offer to split the treasure is too tempting to pass up . . .Get ready for a romantic escapade through dark halls and dusty corners that will have you holding your breath and sighing with delight as two charming characters get caught up in the adventure of uncovering the past and finding their way to an unexpected future.

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Meet the Author:
By day Liz Johnson is the marketing director for a radio network. She finds time to write late at night and is a two-time ACFW Carol Award finalist. Liz makes her home in Tucson, AZ, where she enjoys theater, exploring local history, and doting on her nieces and nephews. She loves stories of true love with happy endings. Find out more about Liz at
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My Take:
I really enjoyed this book. I love historical homes, mystery, and bit of romance. This book had it all. The characters of Millie and Ben really drew me in. I could relate to Millie's grandmother's condition, as my own grandmother had dementia, and Ben was such a trooper. He was a true hero in my book, trying to pay back his mother's crimes. I thought highly of him and his willingness to work extra hard to do that. Millie was trying to care for he grandmother. I also greatly admired her for that, and could feel the pressure she was under to provide a good home for her.

I loved the hint of mystery surrounding the estate and Millie's great grandmother. There were just a few parts that may have been a bit far-fetched, but it added intrigue to the story, and it didn't really bother me too much. I loved the sense of adventure of searching through an old house. I also appreciated the aspect of faith woven through the story with both characters.

I would definitely recommend this book. It was an exciting read.
I was provided with a copy of this book courtesy of Revell Reads program. I was not asked to give a positive review and all opinions are my own.

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