"The Old Mine's Secret" by Edna Henry Lee Turpin is a children's story set in a post-Civil War Southern town, highlighting the life of Richard "Dick" Osborne and his twin sister Patsy. The book explores their daily lives, family connections, and Dick's quest to uncover a secret hidden within an old mine; as Dick avoids his garden chores assigned by his father, his curiosity is piqued by the mysterious Sterling Mine, leading him on a mission fueled by a candle and a hatchet; through sibling interactions, conversations about local veterans, and Dick's secretive plans, the story begins, hinting at a journey filled with discovery, bravery, and the challenges of growing up while unraveling the mystery that lies beneath the surface.
The old mine's secret
By Edna Henry Lee Turpin
In a small Southern town, a young boy's desire for adventure leads him to a mysterious mine, where he seeks to uncover a secret that promises to change everything.
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About the AuthorEdna Henry Lee Turpin (1867–1952) was an American author. She was born on July 26, 1867, at Echo Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Edward Henry Turpin and Petronella Lee Turpin, but her father died of tuberculosis four months before she was born. Two siblings, Mary Wilson Turpin and Edward Henry Turpin both died in infancy before Edna was born. She spent her childhood on the family farm with her mother and her older brother, Henderson Lee Turpin (1861–1957). She began writing at an early age and, during her fifteenth year, her first short story was accepted for publication.
Edna Henry Lee Turpin (1867–1952) was an American author. She was born on July 26, 1867, at Echo Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Edward Henry Turpin and Petronella Lee Turpin, but her father died of tuberculosis four months before she was born. Two siblings, Mary Wilson Turpin and Edward Henry Turpin both died in infancy before Edna was born. She spent her childhood on the family farm with her mother and her older brother, Henderson Lee Turpin (1861–1957). She began writing at an early age and, during her fifteenth year, her first short story was accepted for publication.
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