Treasure Beneath the Orange Trees

Two old charts point in opposite directions—and both lead to Morrow Cay. When map-reader Rosamund Hale joins the Merry Venture's search for a rumored cache beneath an ancient orange grove, she finds more than tangled directions. A rival claimant has inherited papers that may support his case, while the island community has its own stake in whatever lies buried. The council sets the boundaries: the visitors may help search, but the people of Morrow Cay will decide what the find means and how it is used. As Rosamund compares the charts with the ruined Fort Orison and the grove's changing paths, an honest mistake costs the search time. Weather, uncertain ground, and the sloop's modest stores demand patience and teamwork. Captain Benedict Harrow must keep the expedition within safe limits—and remember that helping is not the same as taking charge. A warm Caribbean adventure of careful map-reading, competing claims, practical courage, and a gradually deepening romance, The Treasure Beneath the Orange Trees finds its wonder in human judgment, shared history, and the choices made together.