The Miner's Daughter — Alice Duncan

Step behind the scenes into the exciting early days of motion pictures. Meet intrepid producer Martin Tafft, driven to make Lovejoy Studios the biggest name in the new frontier of silent movies. Experience the action, thrills, and passion that create film magic--and don't end when the camera stops rolling.
Brighter Than Gold
Marigold Pottersby is hanging onto her father's failing San Bernandino copper mine by the skin of her teeth when she discovers Martin Tafft plans to use it in his new film. Realizing a hefty rental fee may be the answer to her prayers, Mari agrees to let filming begin--but she balks at the offer of a role. That is, until Tony Ewing, the son of one of Lovejoy's heaviest investors, shows up to investigate the progress of the latest picture. A dyed-in-the-wool Easterner, Tony has no use for the West, and Mari's convinced he'll have no use for her, though at least while she's on the set, she'll have a chance to get an eyeful of him. But the unexpected discovery of copper in the mine--and Tony's sudden interest in Mari--will change everything...and may lead straight to love.