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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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The Debt Our Family Owed

The Debt Our Family Owed

Ball Tulsa

Paperback

General FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN13: 9798240801921
Publisher: Annette Ball Tulsa
Published: Aug 15 2026
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

For generations, the Mercer family has built its fortune on a secret buried beneath the foundations of its empire. Julian Mercer, a brilliant architect obsessed with structural integrity, has always believed that every great building needs a solid foundation. He never imagined that the greatest flaw he would uncover would be hidden in his own family history.When mysterious Lunar New Year letters begin arriving, Julian discovers that his great-grandfather, Quentin Sullivan, once betrayed a remote mountain temple by manipulating property records and stealing nearly three acres of sacred land. The family's wealth-including the magnificent Mercer Plaza-was built upon that deception.Julian and his cousin Stella uncover an even deeper secret: their great-grandmother Margaret spent forty years secretly buying back the stolen land, parcel by parcel, attempting to repair the damage caused by her husband. Her hidden ledgers reveal a lifetime of quiet penance-and an unfinished mission.Now Julian must confront his powerful uncle Miles, the family solicitor, and the entire Mercer legacy. Returning to the mountain temple, he finally understands that the debt cannot be measured in money. It is a moral debt that can only be repaid by returning what was stolen.Choosing truth over inheritance, Julian risks his career, reputation, and family fortune to expose the fraud. As the Mercer empire begins to collapse, the stolen land is gradually restored to the temple, and Julian discovers that losing everything built on a lie can be the beginning of an honest life.The Debt Our Family Owed is a compelling family drama about guilt, inheritance, restitution, and the courage to confront the sins of previous generations. It asks a powerful question: What do we truly owe the past-and what are we willing to sacrifice to make things right?

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