In this interview, Michelle Griep, author of Of Silver and Secrets (book two in her Of Times and Treasures series) is back to chat all things cursed Roman rings, Regency romance, and what happens when you try to control life instead of trusting God. This episode is packed with heart, humor, and history as Michelle shares the inspiration behind her treasure-hunting heroine Eva, her roguish hero Bram, and the touching themes of surrender and vulnerability woven throughout the story. Plus, we dive into her love of gardening, Roman wax tablets, and the unforgettable moment she realized her husband does think about Rome. If you love second chances, hidden secrets, and faith-filled storytelling, this one’s for you!

Listen to the episode here.

Meet Michelle Griep

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Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayola. She is a Christy Award–winning author of historical romances that both intrigue and evoke a smile. She’s an anglophile at heart, and you’ll most often find her partaking of a proper cream tea while scheming up her next novel . . . but it’s probably easier to find her at MichelleGriep.com

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

– Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)

Michelle Griep’s New Book: Of Silver and Secrets (Time’s Lost Treasures Book 2)

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Buried underneath are truths bent on keeping them apart. . . .

In 1889 Victorian England, Eva Inman is haunted by guilt over her parents’ deaths while struggling to care for her blind sister and manage her family’s crumbling estate. With the tax deadline looming, Eva’s situation looks dire until an ancient silver ring is unearthed on the property. Despite superstitions warning against disturbing the supposedly cursed acres, Eva’s need for funds ignites her curiosity about the potential of finding more buried relics.

Cambridge professor Bram Webb must prove a legendary Christian Roman