Helen Moore was devastated when she learned her husband was missing and presumed dead in the Civil War. Fortunately, Uncle Henry invited her and her son, Aaron, to apprentice with his photography studio in Marietta, Ga, after the war. However, while planting herbs on his property, she unearthed a body no one could identify. Who put the man there? Was her uncle involved in his death? As she unravels the mystery, she finds unexpected companionship and learns every moment in life matters.

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About the Author

Cynthia L. Simmons is a historical fiction author and researcher with a passion for unearthing the “moral courage” found in the shadows of the past. A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Cynthia doesn’t just write history—she lives it, whether she’s marking patriot graves or digging through archives for her 1860s trilogy. Her mysteries explore the intersection of faith, family legacy, and the “silver linings” found in the aftermath of the Civil War. When she isn’t at her desk, you can find her sharing the stories of history’s unsung heroes on her website.

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While researching for my latest book, I became obsessed with how early photographers—the “shadow-catchers”—saw the world. Marietta was a town on the brink of change, and every tintype and glass plate from that era feels like a puzzle piece.

I wrote this mystery because I wanted to know: What if a photographer caught the one thing they weren’t supposed to see?

Join me on this Celebrate Lit Blog Tour as we develop the truth, one frame at a time.

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