Summary
"For Safe Keeping" takes place in 1896 when Li Chan, a 17-year-old Chinese man and Maria, a young Mexican girl, age 15, and Joey (her little brother, 4 years old), meet in Congress, Arizona. After unforeseen circumstances leave them alone with no money, they have no choice but to walk to his home in California; about 800 miles. Their romantic and exciting adventure has the authentic feel of the last years of the Old West as Li Chan and Maria struggle with their fears and feelings. Growing up when you're being chased by cruel villains isn't easy, even if you're not falling in love at the same time!
About the Author
I have a passion for writing Historical Novels about people who have lived before us. This is my third novel. In 1994 I moved to Arizona from Vermont and purchased land on Tenderfoot Hill in Congress. My neighbor, an old timer, told me that three Chinese men and their burros were buried in an old gold mine care-in on my property. The depression in the earth caused me to think that he might have been right. Though I was never haunted by any real ghosts, the thought of someone still buried there gave me cause to bring their story to life. This old tale has been pushing me to write it down since then. I hope you enjoy reading it.
