Nickelodium: A Novel Based on Historical Facts
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Author(s)David Carl Mielke
PublisherDCPress
ISBN / ASIN0983650284
ISBN-139780983650287
Sales Rank2,128,246
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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In the attic of an old Philadelphia home, estate salvager DUNCAN RICHARDS discovers a box of rare 1913 Liberty-head nickels, the most celebrated coins in U.S. history. While researching their origin, he senses a mysterious connection to FLORENCE WYCHE, a beautiful Philadelphia socialite, and her unsolved murder a hundred years earlier. Duncan auctions off one of the nickels for millions of dollars, while keeping the rest a secret. After the auction he produces another coin, prompting an outcry from collectors and threats to his life. When his brother is murdered, Duncan must take drastic measures to protect himself and his family. Follow the intriguing twists and turns of NICKELODIUM — a story based on historical fact —as Duncan unravels the links between two generations of flawed characters separated by a century of questionable heritage. The surprise ending will leave you smiling and wanting more!