The Twelve Tears of April in Bloomington, MN

The Twelve Tears of April delves into U.S. history, and we see first hand how history can personally affect our future.
When the O'Brien's fly to Texas for spring break, they expect only to watch Papa's mare, Miss Devonshire, compete in a championship horse show. None of them anticipate the web of intrigue that awaits them in historic Independence, a town born in the days of Sam Houston.
When young Lanie Polencia discovers her family history may be a lie, placing her future in doubt, she is crushed. Desperate to know if her secret family treasure every truly existed, she turns to the O'Brien's for help. The journal they find that once belonged to Dona Elena Polencia transports them back to pre-Civil War days and pitches Kelsey, McKenna and Michael into a dangerous treasure hunt.
You see, there are others who are willing to kill to possess the treasure that once guaranteed Lanie's future. Set on a hair-raising course of discovery, Kelsey and McKenna take a life threatening chance to help their friend.