This book is dedicated to my youngest granddaughter, Elinor, whom the heroine in my story is named after. Our Elinor actually lives in a pre–Civil War home in Kentucky where a hidden cellar room was discovered during remodeling, which spurred the idea for this story. I pray Elinor and all our grandchildren will live lives of courage even when times are tough.
It is also dedicated to my aunt Hilda Allen Mullins who recently went to her heavenly reward. She was like an older sister to me and taught me to read and to ride a bike. I was proud to be her niece and friend.