A New Dakotah Territory Saga From Bestselling Author Lauraine
Snelling!
Book 1 of Dakotah Treasures. Author Lauraine Snelling once again
takes readers west to the untamed land of Dakota Territory,
introducing new characters both unique and appealing. Ruby Torvald
and her young sister, Opal, have received an inheritance from their
long-lost father who left home years ago to seek his fortune in the
Black Hills. When they leave their comfortable situation in Chicago
and arrive at the mining town of Medora to claim their inheritance,
the sisters discover that rather than the legacy of gold they
expected, their father has left them a shocking bequest. Ruby's
bold determination in the face of scandal leads the reader on a
journey both heartwarming and inspiring.
Lauraine Snelling is an award-winning author of over 30 books,
both fiction and non fiction for adults and young adults. She has
two horse series for young teen girls, the GOLDEN FILLY SERIES and
HIGH HURDLES. Lauraine is also the author of the popular RED RIVER
OF THE NORTH and RETURN TO RED RIVER series set in North Dakota in
the past part of the 19th century.
Besides writing both books and articles, Lauraine teaches at
writer's conferences across the country and has an active speaking
career. She and husband Wayne have two grown sons, four grand dogs
and live in the country where Lauraine can garden, sew, do crafts,
cross stitch, enjoy her birds and eventually have a horse
again.