Understanding Treasure - Helen A. Bemis

The story starts with an heir to substantial wealth poking around late at night on the property of the Riverview Animal Shelter adjoining his estate. A treasure may be buried there.

Some of the same characters previously involved in the activities at the Riverview Animal Shelter (RAS) return in this seventh book of the series. Several of them have secrets, some nice, some not-so-nice.

There were rumors about hidden gems and cash on or near the RAS, and more than one person was seeking them. “Be careful what you wish for” is good advice. Choose well, however. Becoming rich has its charms…and its drawbacks, especially when your loot is from crime; “all that glitters is not gold.”

Two men are interested in the attractive and talented young widow, Sandy, one intrigued by the person she is, the other more interested in her money.

In this family-friendly mystery, the loot from a long-ago robbery is stashed where it is not likely to be found unless a puzzling set of clues can be deciphered. Several members of RAS join the hunt. Lives are changed; a fortune found and a fortune lost. Two of the hunters fall in love with each other. The genre is “cozy mystery,” a puzzle to be solved by people you will like.

As you read this Riverview Animal Shelter mystery, you’ll note the underlying themes of love and compassion. People can be and are treasures, as are their pets. In this story, unlike her earlier RAS books, dogs play only minor roles, although Misty and Rover become more than friends, and Misty’s curiosity uncovers something important.

From the author:

“I’ve always enjoyed telling stories. I have discovered that stories can help us to learn and remember valuable information. I hope the reader will find these stories entertaining and informative.”

UNDERSTANDING TREASURE is the seventh in her multi-book series, following UNDERSTANDING SASSIE; UNDERSTANDING SASSIE, II; UNDERSTANDING CHAMP; UNDERSTANDING TRIXIE; UNDERSTANDING TIPPIE, and UNDERSTANDING MISS UNDERSTANDING, Readers can enjoy each without having read the others. All seven novels combine upbeat personal stories with insights about training dogs with love.