Unexpected Treasures

Miracles of Marble Cove #9

by Melody Carlson

When Diane learns that Marble Cove’s oldest church desperately needs costly repairs, she joins forces with Beverly to plan a fund-raiser to save the historic structure. But is Diane’s enthusiasm for saving Old First just a tempting distraction from completing her second novel? Meanwhile, an invitation to dinner brings her to a decision she’s been avoiding.

Beverly’s first real consulting job with a local businesswoman results in an unforgettable Valentine’s Day, Margaret has an epiphany that spurs her to change her ways and her opinion about the Old First fund-raiser, and Shelley’s husband Dan loses his job at the docks. Will the loss of income spell the end of Shelley’s dreams for her baking business?

The reverberation of a mysterious bell leads the friends to a secret that’s been concealed in the Old First for decades- faded letters that point to hidden treasure somewhere in Marble Cove! Does it still exist after all these years? Could it hold the key to saving Old First?

Genres: Christian Fiction

295 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling book, The Christmas Bus.

She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series.

Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books really need to be read in order to totally get the story. Since I had already read a later book I knew what would happen with all the projects and mysteries of the story, also in this book they talk about Shelley’s knee hurting but if you hadn’t read the book before you would have no idea why. In this book Shelley is finally getting her commercial kitchen built, her husband loses his job and they all work to get money to restore the old First church. They find some letters from the 1800’s and work hard to figure out what they say.

[Loraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once again, the four friends are working together. This time it is to raise money for Old First Church. It desperately needs repairs before the historic church is beyond repair. So Beverly and Diane spearhead a fund raising campaign that runs into all sorts of bumps along the way as well as a ringing bell that no one even the pastor believes is in the church.

This book just didn't draw me in as well as some of the others in the series have. It was enjoyable, but not one of the best in the series.

[Mary Lehnertz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, Melody Carlson does not disappoint. The plot of friendship is so important especially in our ever changing world of technology. We need to connect with our friends!

[Marianne Garner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another lovely read in this series.

[Kathie D · Rating 4 out of 5]

ordered mel 10/27/19

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beverly and Diane are working together to raise funds for the Old First Church. They discover some letters in an older part of the church when they follow hearing bells. Beverly is trying to start up her consulting business and has 2 beaus. Shelley's husband loses his job, but he and his dad start the remodel kitchen for Shelley's baking business. But they both worry about their finances.

[Terrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am moving through the year with the ladies of Marble Cove, it is February and Valentine's Day is approaching. Always a mystery going on with these woman and at the end of each book there is Peak st the next book. Time to get reading......

[Doris Ware · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book part of a series.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another delightful chapter in the Marble Cove saga. Love these boos.