"A Sparkle of Silver" by Liz Johnson is a well written and beautifully plotted story about people struggling to deal with difficult life circumstances. While searching for solutions to their problems, two people unite to solve a mystery concerning lost treasure. If they find it, they hope it will provide the means to deal with obligations beyond their ability to pay. Along the way, they discover something even better than any treasure they could have imagined. Lots of unexpected twists and turns lead this resourceful duo to take chances and in doing so, learn to trust, respect and ultimately discover each other. If you like to read stories involving romance, mystery and triumphing over life's adversities, then this is the book for you.