Old Hotel’s Past Rich in History, Mystery and Secrets
Readers of a new novel, Grant’s Wish by T.S. Pollard, may get a fresh view of the 18th President of the U.S., a perception that likely differs from what they learned in school.
“Grant’s Wish” is a lighthearted tale revolving around a very old and legendary hotel in the fictional city of Plainview, Ind. It’s past its prime, in a state of disrepair and neglected by its corporate owner. The 150- year-old Silver Swan Inn once boasted famous names as guests such as authors, politicians. It noted military leaders, including U.S. Grant, who stayed there occasionally during the Civil War years. Lee Nieman is assigned to the Swan as manager and, grudgingly, takes the job in his chain’s least profitable property. But soon, charmed by its legends, antique ambiance, and the hidden secrets of the Swan, he contemplates buying the place.
But he faces a down payment he can’t afford, the haughty rich great-granddaughter of the Swan’s founder and a 95-year-old Indian whose tribe has a legendary grudge against the hotel.
The story, sprinkled with history, old wines, antiques, and even a ghost, reads almost like a mystery with surprising turns of events, all keeping the reader turning pages and gaining a fresh understanding of U.S. Grant as President.
Grant’s Wish
Written by T.S. Pollard
E-book | $3.50
Paperback | $12.89
Book copies are available on GoToPublish, Amazon, and other online bookstores. So grab yourself a copy of this intriguing mystery adventure novel about a man’s struggle to attain his dream.
About the Author
T.S. or Ted Pollard is a long-time journalist and graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and Ohio State University. As a journalist, he has worked in public relations and print media as writer and editor with several news organizations such as the Kansas City Star, the former St. Louis Globe-Democrat and the Cox Newspapers of Ohio.
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