Twelve-year-old Colophon Letterford's family has been in the publishing business for hundreds of years. Her father currently runs the company, but a series of mishaps have called his leadership into question. Now he has just one month to sign a new best-selling author, or ownership of Letterford & Sons will transfer to another member of the family. When Colophon learns of a Letterford family treasure, she is determined to find it to help her father. Will Colophon be able to crack the clues and locate the family treasure before her father loses control of the family business?

Secrets of Shakepeare's Grave is a fun mystery for book-loving tweens. Main character Colophon is a smart and responsible twelve-year-old who loves her family's publishing business. While Shakespeare is a prominent element of the story, it is not necessary for the reader to know too much about him, other than the fact that he is a famous playwright who lived long ago. Colophon has a strained relationship with her fifteen-year-old brother, but the two develop mutual respect as they work together to help save their father's job. As the suspense builds, the story is also peppered with humorous moments. Fans can continue to follow Colophon's quest to find the Letterford family treasure in book two of The Letterford Mysteries.

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