On the Trail of the Truth

Corrie's life is marked by change and growth. Her father has married a widow, Mrs. Parrish, who already had become a close friend and confidante. With a new mother for her brothers and sisters, Corrie at eighteen is free to further pursue her dreams of writing. As a female newspaper reporter in the "man's world" of journalism, she finds herself in the rough and tumble towns of the California gold fields facing challenges she never expected. In her quest for the truth, she uncovers a conspiracy that means danger to herself, her convictions, and even her family.