The Secret of the Old House

About the Book

“Sensitively written, this story of the discovery by a family that their old farm house once was used as a station along the Underground Railroad paints its tale with a warm understanding of the day-to-day dangers and the unappreciated heroics of both escaping slaves and the Underground Railroad stationmasters. Set in contemporary Indiana, the book delightfully allows the young people in the story to take ‘possession’ of the tale even as their grandmother, Nanny, slowly unwinds her story. A great read for young people and parents alike.” Nick Schenkel, Library Director, MSLS

About the Author

I have been writing and editing, both officially and unofficially, for most of my life. I've even taught others how to write. Now that I am retired from a 9-5 job, I have the freedom to pursue publication of a story I have dreamed of telling for some time. This first book is for my dearly-loved children and grandchildren to enjoy together, along with many other children in the world of reading. It tells a story from an important period in our country's history. I read, as they say, voluminously, and one of my favorite genres is historical fiction. It's not surprising, therefore, to discover that this venture into publication is also historical fiction. My story has a semi-fictitious setting and it tells a story of what might have happened in the past. The Secret of the Old House is about the Underground Railroad. I know that this story might have happened here in West Lafayette, where I live with my two Siamese kittens, because stories like it did happen in Lafayette, right across the Wabash River from us.