The Cabin’s Child: Silver Dollar and the Lonely Echoes of the Matchless Mine

The name "Silver Dollar Tabor" rings with the sound of immense, fleeting wealth—a perfect encapsulation of the Gilded Age that birthed her. Born Elizabeth Bonduel Tabor in 1889, she entered the world as the daughter of the celebrated Silver King, Horace Tabor, and the stunning, scandalous Baby Doe. Her childhood was supposed to be a fairytale of high society, glittering jewels, and grand mansions.

Instead, Silver Dollar’s story became a stark, heartbreaking lesson in the fragility of fortune. By the time she was ten, the silver crash of 1893 had stripped her family bare. Her father died in poverty in 1899, leaving Baby Doe with a singular, desperate promise: "Hold on to the Matchless."

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Rebecca Joins Off the Shelf Books Podcast

History, passion & lavender! Rebecca Rosenberg joins Denise Turney on Off The Shelf Books Podcast—stories that inspire and captivate. Join the conversation as Denise and Rebecca discuss their personal histories, why they write, and the background of Silver Echoes and Gold Digger.

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From Westworld: What Happened to Silver Dollar Tabor?

What happened to Silver Dollar Tabor? Rebecca Rosenberg uncovers the Story of Baby Does Daughter.

A recent edition of Westworld asked those intriguing questions. Read their article below:

Author Rebecca Rosenberg writes a second book in her Gold Digger series, this time focusing on Baby Doe Tabor's daughter.

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Colorado author revisits life and legend of Silver Dollar Tabor in new novel

The Herald Democrat in Leadville, Colorado, recently published "Colorado author revisits life and legend of Silver Dollar Tabor in new novel." The article is ahead of author Rebecca Rosenberg's upcoming Colorado book tour for her latest historical fiction, Silver Echoes.

We share the article by Allison Brown below:

Award-winning historical novelist Rebecca Rosenberg will speak at the Tabor Opera House on Sunday, Aug. 31, to share the story of Rose Mary Silver Dollar Tabor, a silent film starlet whose life was marked by ambition, tragedy and scandal.

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Silver Echoes Coming to Colorado

Silver Echoes is Coming to Colorado from August 31st to September 6th! If you’re in the area, I’d love to meet you at one of these fabulous SILVER ECHOES launch events! Get your FREE TICKETS at the link under each location!

I’m thrilled to be returning to Colorado for a book tour for my new historical novel, Silver Echoes. This book offers a controversial psychological reinterpretation of Colorado icon Silver Dollar Tabor and her famous mother, Baby Doe Tabor, challenging long-held beliefs.

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America’s Woman Magazine Interviews Rebecca Rosenberg

America's Woman Magazine, Denver Edition, interviewed Rebecca Rosenberg about how she brings to life the fascinating stories of real women who have made their mark on history.

Q: Rebecca, your childhood in Colorado, filled with exploring ghost towns, old mines, and even reading gravestones, sounds like a truly unique upbringing. How did those early experiences connect you to the spirit of history and ultimately lead you to become a novelist specializing in historical women?

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