The “Inherited Treasures” series of historical fiction novels begins at the turn of the century in 1907 America.
It’s the story of Hazel, a naïve, 17-year-old woman living in Kalamazoo, Michigan, whose life is controlled by her faithful family and whose destiny is marriage to the suitor of their choosing. This is the story of how she writes her own narrative and becomes a professional pianist and suffragist, living independently but married to a man nearly twice her age – all within three months. Then the tricky journey really begins.
The “Inherited Treasures” Series ~
Becoming Hazel ~ Inherited Treasures Book 1
Meet Hazel – a 17-year old living in 1907 Kalamazoo, Michigan, who becomes a professional pianist and a suffragist.
Saints & Deceivers ~ Inherited Treasures Book 2
The story continues as Hazel and Charlie’s careers change, and they relocate to a new city. As they face personal challenges, they are surrounded by generous friends and they are able to survive.
But have they been betrayed by people they trusted?
Hoofers & Hooch ~ Inherited Treasures Book 3
Charlie and Hazel’s world is turned upside down when Malcolm takes up with a flapper who’s an ex-vaudevillian.
She’s currently working as a hoofer, dancing in movies and in a speakeasy that serves illegal hooch – during Prohibition!
Gangsters & Reels ~ Inherited Treasures Book 4
Malcolm and Eileen had cleverly managed to pull off a free wedding as part of a wrap-up party of a movie shoot – with their family cast as extras – courtesy of Eileen’s mother and manager, Edythe. Then the intoxicated stars of the movie convinced Malcolm’s Aunt Mildred to lend them her limousine for an evening of fun afterwards. Her first instinct was to decline, but she didn’t want them to spoil the reception.
They did far more than that as it turned out.
Finding Salvadora ~ Inherited Treasures Book 5
The Great Depression was over, and Roosevelt promised a New Deal after the country had struggled through two wars. Families had been split apart and while patriotism was at a new high, so was suspicion about those who were different and might not fit in.
Coming February 28, 2026
Dorrie-Lenore Parsons 