{"product_id":"secrets-that-remain-the-emil-fricker-story-9781955265522","title":"Secrets That Remain: The Emil Fricker Story","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Suspenseful Historical Novel Inspired by True Events\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurder. Scandal. Betrayal. And a family forever changed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1924, a brutal crime shattered the quiet farmland of Madison County, Illinois. Emil Fricker, a wealthy and respected dairy farmer, stood trial for a murder that shocked the region. A century later, the truth is finally revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on a true story and written by Emil's direct descendants, Secrets That Remain uncovers what really happened behind closed doors on the Fricker dairy farm. Told through the voices of Emil's wife, children, and those closest to the events, this powerful novel blends historical fiction with courtroom drama, family saga, and a mystery ripped from the headlines of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawn from generational accounts, court records, and newspaper coverage, this suspenseful story reveals not just a crime-but the devastating fallout, the resilience of those left behind, and the haunting secrets that refused to stay buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of historical fiction based on true stories, family sagas, and gripping murder mysteries set in the American heartland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Roses Are Red Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781955265522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 388\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00d","brand":"Julie Bawden-Davis,Lynn Rose Ann Kelley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52136454455477,"sku":"9781955265522","price":28.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_43033e1e-f7c6-4f9b-a68c-649f6b9aaacc.jpg?v=1767114645","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/secrets-that-remain-the-emil-fricker-story-9781955265522","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}