Mercury’s Rise

In the summer of 1880, Inez Stannert reunites with her son and sister in the bustling town of Manitou Springs, Colorado, but her visit is overshadowed by a mysterious death during her stagecoach journey. As she investigates further at the elegant Mountain Springs House hotel, she uncovers dark dealings rooted in greed and deception surrounding the region’s mineral waters. Her hopes for a fresh start are further complicated by the unexpected return of her husband, threatening her stability and family life amid the town’s lively and complex atmosphere.