It’s 1812 and eleven-year-old Annie Payne has come to Washington City to visit her aunt, Dolley Madison. Soon things begin to disappear from the President’s House: an important letter to President Madison, a silver carriage harness, and Dolley Madison’s pearls. Everyone suspects that a Native American is the culprit. As Annie puts the pieces together, though, she discovers a surprising secret. But Annie must discover an even more important secret: how to live out her Christian beliefs amidst
the glittering wealth of Washington society. As she searches the Bible for guidance, she makes an important decision about how she will live her life.
the glittering wealth of Washington society. As she searches the Bible for guidance, she makes an important decision about how she will live her life.
Marianne Hering was on the staff of Clubhouse magazine for eight years. She has written many
articles for Christian magazines, as well as several other books. Marianne lives in Colorado with her
husband, Doug, and their children.
