Struggling architect Leo Merriwether inherits his aunt's crumbling colonial, expecting a fortune. Instead, he finds a two-hundred-year-old journal revealing his ancestor hid a treasure of French gold meant for George Washington. Teaming with Margaret, a sharp-witted local historian with a photographic memory, Leo deciphers cryptic clues, navigates legal threats from a wealthy landowner, and crawls through a cave to discover a secret that rewrites history—and his own future.
Maurice Whitaker is a passionate storyteller with a love for compelling characters and vivid worlds. When not writing, He enjoys reading, exploring nature, and sipping too much coffee. This is his debut work, crafted with heart and imagination.View all by Maurice Whitaker
