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Mystery of the Phantom Gold
Children's Historical Mystery
Mystery of the Phantom Gold
Book 7 of the American Adventures series
175 pages · First published 1991
During the Great Depression, Hildy Corrigan finds herself caught up in a baffling mystery in California's historic Mother Lode gold-mining country. When valuable gold begins disappearing from a hardrock mine, she determines to help the mine owner, who has shown her family kindness, discover who is responsible. As Hildy follows clues through the rugged mining community, she discovers that the thieves may be willing to go to dangerous lengths to protect their secret. With lives at risk and the truth buried deep underground, Hildy must summon her courage and learn an important lesson about trusting God. Blending Depression-era history, an engaging mystery, and underground adventure, this Christian historical novel is ideal for young readers who enjoy resourceful heroines, daring investigations, and stories of faith in difficult circumstances.
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Threatened mine collapse and underground entrapment; Children endangered by criminals attempting to conceal gold theft; Claustrophobic situations in confined mine passages; Depression-era financial hardship
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River Fog Sarsaparilla
Old-fashioned sarsaparilla with a touch of vanilla and lime captures the spirit of California's mining country, offering a refreshing reward after Hildy's dangerous search for the missing gold.
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- Fill a tall glass with ice. Add syrup and citrus, top with root beer or sarsaparilla, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Citrus wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Prospector Porter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Dark, toasty porter evokes the hard work of California's gold miners, while its rich character suits Hildy's determination to uncover the secrets buried beneath the Mother Lode.
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- 12 oz Porter
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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