About the Book
Author: Liz Tolsma
Genre: Christian/Historical/Suspense
Release Date: December, 2020
Men Are Disappearing in LaPorte, Indiana
Book 9 in the True Colors series—Fiction Based on Strange-But True History
Fiction Based on Strange, But True, History
In 1907, shy but loyal Ingrid Storset travels from Norway to support her grieving sister, Belle Gunness, who owns a farm in LaPorte, Indiana. Well-to-do widow Belle, who has lost two husbands and several children, provides Ingrid with enough money to start a small business. But Ingrid is confused by the string of men Belle claims to be interviewing for her next husband. When Nils Lindherud comes to town looking for his missing brother, who said he was going to marry Belle, Ingrid has a sinking feeling her sister is up to no good.
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In My Opinion
Liz Tolsma’s depiction of Belle Gunness and the atrocities that occurred on her big farm in the early 1900s cast suspicion on two people. And left me with just enough suspicion of each of them throughout the book to keep the story engaging and moving at a fast clip.
While the missing men and murders did occur in LaPorte, Indiana, The Gold Digger is told through the eyes of two fictional characters. Despite many hints pointing toward Belle’s culpability, Belle’s sister, Ingrid, refuses to believe the worst of her sister. Nils’s search for his missing brother is what leads him to LaPorte and the strange clues to the mystery on the Gunness farm.
There are some dark parts to this story with somewhat gruesome descriptions (but if you search this woman’s story online, you’ll find even more gruesome details than what is in the book). However, Tolsma also shines a light of truth into the darkness with the blossoming romance between the main characters, Ingrid’s personal growth and confidence, and the faith both she and Nils lean on throughout the ordeal.
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About the Author
Liz Tolsma is a popular speaker and an editor and the owner of the Write Direction Editing. An almost-native Wisconsinite, she resides in a quiet corner of the state with her husband and is the mother of three. Her son proudly serves as a U.S. Marine. They adopted all of their children internationally, and one has special needs. When she gets a few spare minutes, she enjoys reading, relaxing on the front porch, walking, working in her large perennial garden, and camping with her family.
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This story was so much fun to write, and the research was so interesting. It has to rank up there with one of my favorite books to write. That’s what makes my job the best around.
There are a great number of characters in The Gold Digger who are historical. Many of the places I mention are also historical. I had the pleasure of spending a day in LaPorte, Indiana, to research the book and take some pictures they had in the museum there. Research is one of my favorite aspects to writing. I could have spent much, much longer losing myself in the museum and in the archives. Good thing my cousin, who I was staying with, called me to let me know that it was getting dark and she had dinner ready, otherwise who knows how long I would have been there. Probably until they kicked me out!
One thing that the people of LaPorte would want you to know is that they really are nice people and that their town is a nice town. Lots of good people have been born there or have lived there over the years, including Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, William Mayo, who founded Mayo Clinic, and William Scholl, who found Dr. Scholl’s. They kept emphasizing to me while I was there what a great place LaPorte is. Judging by their friendliness and helpfulness, I would have to agree.
To help you better visualize the characters and setting, here are some photographs of the real people and places that appear in The Gold Digger.
Enjoy the book!
Liz
Giveaway
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Thank you for the informative review. I think this is one book I will stop reading hours before bedtime and pick up again during the light of day. I will concentrate on the budding romance between Ingrid and Nils.
I like the review.
I can’t wait to read this book! Liz Tolsma is a favorite!
I don’t think I’ve ever read anything by Liz. But love the stories that are based on real events/people.
Excellent review, Suzie! Liz Tolsma is one of my MUST read authors. Thank you for sharing.