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A small-town store, a sly drummer, and a puzzled sheriff spiral into a witty hunt for a stolen dollar.
In a bustling rural store, a long-timer owner, a wary sheriff, and a curious drummer become tangled in a puzzling case. The missing money isn’t just dollars and cents; it’s a test of memory, trust, and small-town wit. The tale unfolds with sharp dialogue, sly misdirection, and a humor that shines through everyday details.
Across a backdrop of sun-baked streets, stone-faced faces, and ordinary lives, the story mixes humor with a gentle sense of mystery. It invites readers to watch how a simple act can ripple through a community, exposing character and complicity in surprising ways.
- Engaging dialogue that carries both humor and tension
- Character-driven scenes in a small-town setting
- A light mystery built on everyday interactions and memory
- A period-accurate window into American life at the end of the 19th century
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic American short fiction with warmth, humor, and a touch of mischief.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces a tale of youthful adventure and moral dilemmas, occuring within a rustic Vermont community at the turn of the 20th century. When a valuable coin goes missing from the local store, suspicion falls on young Bill Young and he is arrested. In a parallel storyline, young Johnny Snow stumbles upon the missing coin in a field and excitedly runs home with his discovery. With the help of his grandfather, Johnny realizes that the coin holds great worth and sets out to return it to its rightful owner. However, a series of unexpected events and misadventures leads to the coin repeatedly changing hands, while its true worth remains a closely guarded secret. Through the lens of this engaging and humorous story, the author explores the themes of honesty, integrity, and the consequences of our actions. The book delves into the complexities of small-town life, where secrets are difficult to keep and the line between right and wrong can sometimes blur. Ultimately, the story serves as a timeless reminder of the importance of doing the right thing, no matter how challenging or inconvenient it may seem. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259102403_0
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