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    This Is Where It Ends: A Novel
    This Is Where It Ends: A Novel
    This Is Where It Ends: A Novel
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    This Is Where It Ends: A Novel

    By Cindy K. Sproles

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    Award-Winning Author Pens a Unique Southern Tale

    When Minerva Jane Jenkins was just 14 years old, she married a man who moved her to the mountains. He carried with him a small box, which he told her was filled with gold. And when he died 50 years later, he made her promise to keep his secret. She is to tell no one about the box or the treasure it contains.

    Now 94, Minerva is nearing the end of what has sometimes been a lonely life. But she's kept that secret. Even so, rumors of hidden gold have a way of spreading, and Minerva is visited by a reporter, Del Rankin, who wants to know more of her story. His friend who joins him only wants to find the location of the gold. Neither of them knows quite who they're up against when it comes to the old woman on the mountain.

    As an unlikely friendship develops, Minerva is tempted to reveal her secret to Del. After all, how long is one bound by a promise? But the truth of what's really buried in the box may be hidden even from her.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBaker Publishing Group
    Release dateJun 27, 2023
    ISBN9781493441433
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      This is an absolute must-read heartfelt and unforgettable treasure! I have read a multitude of fantastic, five-star books, yet this book is in a class by itself and deserves at least ten stars!

      The incredibly descriptive and gut-wrenching, heart-ripping writing is majestic! The Christian faith content is real and superb!

      Minerva, the main character, is so raw … so real … so relatable … so genuine. While recognizing her life on earth was ending, she remained steadfast in her faith and prayers. My copy of This is Where It Ends has so many highlighted one-liners and passages. This book is truly something special.

      I have never experienced such amazing, rich, page-turning storytelling complete with humor, life lessons, Christian faith, wisdom, loss, and sacrifice.

      May each one of us demonstrate love and tenderness to each and every elderly person among us.

      I am so thankful that via NetGalley, Revell approved my request to view the eARC of This is Where it Ends by Cindy K. Sproles. I could not stop reading it! It is a heart-wrecking story that will stay with me for an exceptionally long time. All opinions contained in this review are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.

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