After rescuing the daughter of a Southern Colorado land owner, Vince Roberts is thrust into the middle of a 18th Century mystery. From the 16th to the early 19th century, Colorado was a major pathway for Spanish gold caravans, but only about a third of all the gold transported ever reached the Gulf Coast. Where did the lost shipments end up? Vince Roberts is about to find out. In the Mid 1700's a transport led by Carrasco Rodriguez carried 12 chests of gold coins from Santa Fe New Mexico to Florida. They got as far as southern Colorado, never to be heard from again. Advance a hundred years. From the 1850's through the Civil War, Colorado experienced another form of gold rush in the form of mining in the mountain boom towns of Blackhawk, Cripple Creek and Leadville. In the eastern states however, the Civil War rages on and the Confederacy's coffers were empty. A desperate plan to raid the goldfields of Colorado was hatched by men looking to keep the Confederate cause alive. How did these two seemingly unrelated eras interrelate? If Vince Roberts can stay alive, he's going to find out. 1. For over forty years, G. Allen Clark has established himself as an accomplished writer, entrepreneur, and aficionado of vintage items. He was also the co-owner of The Flipping Peddler, a prominent second-hand marketplace located in Colorado Springs. Following the sale of the business, he entered semi-retirement, dedicating his time to his passions for furniture restoration and writing.However, the call for entrepreneurship proved irresistible. In 2023, Clark embarked on a new venture by purchasing an 1887 church in Larned, Kansas, which he has since transformed into a sanctuary for antique lovers and bibliophiles. This beloved establishment is now known as "Old Church Antiques and the 2nd Page Bookstore in Larned, Kansas."Since 1982, Clark has also contributed his expertise through a variety of insightful articles and instructional e-books. Explore the world of antiques with his guide "2nd Hand Flip," or delve into professional selling with "The Perfect Profession." Discover the nuances of copywriting in "Writing Copy as a Career," and enhance your communication skills with "Writing to be Read." These invaluable resources are available on Smashwords, reflecting Clark's commitment to empowering aspiring professionals across diverse fields

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