RACE FOR A TREASURE, A Genealogical Mystery, International Intrigue and Romance, by J. Robert Whittle and Joyce Sandilands (1st Ed. SIGNED)

Author: J. Robert Whittle and Joyce Sandilands. Published by Whitlands Publishing Ltd., Victoria, BC., 2008, 1st Edition. SIGNED and dedicated by the Author. Printed in Canada by Friesens. Like New Condition SOFTCOVER Book. Clean inside, tight spine. Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inch, 337 pages.  

RACE FOR A TREASURE, by J. Robert Whittle and Joyce Sandilands, weaves an entertaining and exciting tale of modern treachery, romance and mystery as two conniving factions battle it out to be the first to locate the treasure ship. 

Molly Coolridge is surprised when she receives a diary written in a code taught to her by her late husband during their courtship. Curious, Molly begins to unravel a fascinating story written by the captain of a British ship that sunk a Spanish merchant vessel off Canada's west coast in 1811. The ship was filled with gold and apparently the captain, her husband’s ancestor, was up to some pretty unsavoury business. Could the diary be authentic? If so, had anyone found the treasure? These were only some of the questions Molly and her son, Ben, ask themselves as they prepare to begin their archival hunt for records to verify this strange story.

Meeting Amy, a young history teacher visiting from Canada, they discover she has some useful information and contacts and invite her along. She tells them that this area of the Pacific Coast is known as the ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’ due to the strong currents and wild weather that has always played havoc with shipping and caused thousands of known shipwrecks throughout history. Diverse characters, a thought-provoking story with real locations and an element of the Keystone Cops will have you eagerly turning the pages.

1st Edition & Signed by Author  

ISBN: 9780980983401  

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