Golddigger The Legendary Nellie Cashman

Author Kathleen Morris has struck gold. With her gift of storytelling, meticulous attention to historical details, and well-developed characters she brings to life the legendary, and indomitable spirited Nellie Cashman in “Golddigger.” Her newest book is a standout. The story is narrated in the first person as Nellie sweeps the reader into an era of the old west. It's here on the western frontier she can live on her own terms. Nellie finds the freedom she always yearned for plus numerous opportunities to explore new places. Her obsession with gold and silver mining moves her adventures from remote places in the southwest to California into Yukon and Alaska. She was a forward-thinking woman with a keen business sense that ultimately leads her to develop successful enterprises operating restaurants, boarding houses, and mining operations. Her establishments encouraged congeniality and friendships and fairness in her business dealings. Nellie realized she could learn from everyone she met no matter what culture they represented. Their stalwart support contributed to her prosperity.  

Nellie's faith and her family were her anchors. Through her dedicated fundraising efforts, she generously donated to churches and hospitals. 

When her widow sister passes away Nellie becomes the caretaker for five young children. She lovingly embraces her new role while trying to balance her wanderlust feelings. Morris includes at the end of the book actual photographs of the characters and a few personal letters Nellie has written. 

I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy historical fiction with strong independent women living on the frontier and embracing all it has to offer. Morris excels at writing in this genre being able to fill in the spaces of a time period making it feel authentic for readers.

ALL ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Kathleen Morris

Kathleen Morris is a graduate of Prescott College in Arizona and lives and writes in the desert Southwest, an aficionado of American and Western history. She loves being able to immerse herself in the lives of her characters, especially in bringing to life the charismatic and capable women of the West, both real and imaginary. She is a member of Western Writers of America and Women Writing the West.

Learn more about the author and her other books at https://kathleenmorrisauthor.com/