Portrait in Gold

by Marlene Mitchell

Overview

When Kate McGovern reads the journals given to her by her grandmother, her life changes forever. Written by a distant relative, the fascinating journal tells the story of Katherine Collins during the mid-eighteen hundreds in Ireland. Katherine is a free spirit, but to keep her family from the embarrassment of her indiscretions, she is forced into a loveless marriage. She must make a new life for herself in a hostile environment. When the Irish potato famine begins to take its toll on her family, Katherine's husband makes the decision to leave Ireland and move to America where they become a part of the mass exodus to the California gold fields.
As Kate continues to read the journals, she begins to unravel the mystery of a missing necklace and a small portrait that were a part of her family’s legacy.

Marlene has written a story within a story, a definite page-turner that stays with you long after you read the last page.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940152875386
Publisher:	Marlene Mitchell
Publication date:	02/22/2016
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	585 KB

About the Author

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Marlene makes her home in Louisville, Kentucky. A wife, mother and grandmother, Marlene has a wide variety of interest including painting, and wild life rehabilitation, but it is her love of the written word that comes through loud and clear in her novels. Marlene feels that exploring different genres gives her an opportunity to build strong and interesting characters. To quote Marlene, “It took me a long time to get started writing, but now the ideas for future novels never seem to quit. To this day, my imagination is my best friend and creativity is my constant source of inspiration. Keep in touch, -- Marlene Marlene loves the letters she gets from her fans! "Thanks for sending me the notice. Congratulations on your new book. I can't wait to read it. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of your previous stories..." -B. Hoard "Thank you for the notification of the new book. Can't wait to read it... It is a thrill to have all your books! God bless you." -Nance "I really loved the first books in the trilogy. I bought the 1st two books in Gatlinburg so I love that they are set in tha area." -Joanne "I just finished "Yardsale" (I know it took me a while I only read on the treadmill) I just wanted you to know it is one of the best books I have read in a long time. I was hooked from the very first page will spread the word to my literary friends..." -D. Stockman "Omg, I just finished reading the "Woman of Magnolia". It is the best book I have ever read. I have all of your books and loved them all but this one is my favorite..." -L. Paytoni "The books are great. You are a very good writer, looking forward to your next book." -R. Gelson "Keep up the good work- I met you at the Hotrod Nationals last year- I like your books. I liked you too!" -C. Stele