"Confederate
Treasure Coverup - Millions know of the Beale Treasure mystery from articles and special programs on WSET, Fox TV, History Channel, Travel Channel, BBC, CBS and even Seoul Broadcasting. But the puzzle still defies solution. Is the treasure real? Where did it come from? Where is it? The July 2005 issue of Cryptologia says "Viemeister is the most knowledgeable expert on the history and mystery surrounding the Beale treasure." Peter Viemeister is the author of seven history books, including the now-classic resource book, The Beale Treasure - NEW History of a Mystery. Now he has written a brand new book, a novel:
This novel reveals who put it there, how they did it, what became of it, and what became of them, while struggling with ethical and moral issues.
They disguise the hoard and use multiple ruses and a tangled web of deteriorating railways to survive a series of Yankee attacks, finally concealing the assets in a secret place. At War's end, the Confederacy collapses and only a select few know about the very existence of the stash. What to do? Torn between temptation and obligation, and coping with unforeseen violence and killings, the team recommits itself to duty and honor and embarks on an inventive, new mission... with surprising results. Copyright 2004 Peter Viemeister First edition Flex Cover 160 pages ISBN 1-883912-18-0 $18.00
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The intrigue begins in the chaotic final days of the Civil
War. An elite team of VMI officers begin a covert mission to protect part of
the Confederate Treasury.