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COFFEE CAN
A forgotten farm. A reclusive grandmother. A fortune buried in secrets.
When the news arrives that their eccentric, long-estranged grandmother Edwina Adams has passed away, Sarah, a designer drowning in debt, and Mark, a struggling musician, expect nothing but a dilapidated farmhouse and a mountain of financial burdens. Edwina, after all, was known only for her reclusive life and perceived poverty.
But a cryptic letter and a rusty coffee can hidden in a dusty pantry ignite an unexpected treasure hunt. What begins as a cynical search for quick cash soon unravels into a mesmerizing trail of clues, booby traps, and astonishing discoveries. With each hidden can, the siblings unearth not just staggering sums of money—cash, silver, gold, and ancient stock portfolios—but fragments of Edwina's a life shaped by devastating loss, fierce resilience, and a profound distrust of the world's "paper promises."
As a slick developer circles the property and local gossips grow increasingly curious, Sarah and Mark must navigate Edwina's elaborate game and their own fractured relationship. Can they overcome their personal demons and deep-seated resentments to decipher Edwina's ultimate message? Or will the weight of a multi-million-dollar secret, and the dangers it attracts, tear them apart?
The Coffee Can is more than a thrilling mystery; it's a heartfelt journey of family, trust, and the true meaning of wealth. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes, the greatest riches are found not in bank accounts, but in the lessons learned, the relationships mended, and the hidden stories that shape our lives.
When the news arrives that their eccentric, long-estranged grandmother Edwina Adams has passed away, Sarah, a designer drowning in debt, and Mark, a struggling musician, expect nothing but a dilapidated farmhouse and a mountain of financial burdens. Edwina, after all, was known only for her reclusive life and perceived poverty.
But a cryptic letter and a rusty coffee can hidden in a dusty pantry ignite an unexpected treasure hunt. What begins as a cynical search for quick cash soon unravels into a mesmerizing trail of clues, booby traps, and astonishing discoveries. With each hidden can, the siblings unearth not just staggering sums of money—cash, silver, gold, and ancient stock portfolios—but fragments of Edwina's a life shaped by devastating loss, fierce resilience, and a profound distrust of the world's "paper promises."
As a slick developer circles the property and local gossips grow increasingly curious, Sarah and Mark must navigate Edwina's elaborate game and their own fractured relationship. Can they overcome their personal demons and deep-seated resentments to decipher Edwina's ultimate message? Or will the weight of a multi-million-dollar secret, and the dangers it attracts, tear them apart?
The Coffee Can is more than a thrilling mystery; it's a heartfelt journey of family, trust, and the true meaning of wealth. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes, the greatest riches are found not in bank accounts, but in the lessons learned, the relationships mended, and the hidden stories that shape our lives.
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 29, 2025
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