Shadowed Gold is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1800s in the American West. It follows the story of two young women, Sarah and Lizzie, who are both determined to make a better life for themselves. Sarah is a young widow who has been struggling to make ends meet since her husband's death. She is determined to make a better life for herself and her son, and she takes a job as a housekeeper for a wealthy rancher. Lizzie is a young orphan who has been living on the streets since she was a child. She is desperate to find a way to make a living and to escape her life of poverty. The two women become unlikely friends and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. Along the way, they face danger, heartache, and betrayal. They must learn to trust each other and rely on their own strength and courage to survive. As they travel, they discover secrets about their pasts and uncover a hidden gold mine that could change their lives forever.
By Alice Fox Parry · First published 1932 · Genre: Mystery, Romance, Fantasy · 19 chapters