Download or read book Camille s Story 1910 written by Adele Whitby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exciting secrets are waiting to be revealed in a new story arc set in a manor in the heart of Paris in the seventh book of this fascinating historical fiction series. Camille LeClerc has just moved into the grand estate Rousseau—one of the largest and most beautiful manor homes in all of Paris—with her mother, the cook. Living in the manor is a dream come true for Camille and brings her closer to the wealthy Rousseaus, with whom she has always believed she shares a special bond, despite her mother’s constant urging to remember her place. Soon Camille is right at home inside the manor, and it’s not long before she stumbles upon family treasures that have been hidden away for many years. Treasures that might be the key to unlocking secrets of the manor’s past…and her own.

Download or read book Elizabeth s Story 1848 written by Adele Whitby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the chilling secrets surrounding Maggie O’Brien’s disappearance from Chatswood Manor in the third book of an irresistibly entertaining historical fiction mystery series. Elizabeth and Katherine Chatswood are on the verge of turning twelve years old, which means that the grandest birthday ball in all of England is just a few weeks away! Chatswood Manor is bustling with activity, but in the midst of all the excitement, an Irish refugee named Sean O’Brien shows up in search of his long lost wife Maggie, who was employed at Chatswood Manor many years ago. Mr. O’Brien is turned away by Chatswood’s stern butler, but not before Elizabeth and Katherine hear his story. Through Mr. O’Brien they also find out about the potato famine in Ireland, and are shocked and saddened to hear that so many people are suffering in a place that’s not that far away. The twins vow to not only help Mr. O’Brien find Maggie, but also to somehow help the people of Ireland. But how are two young girls in a manor home in England going to help starving people in Ireland? After their papa tells them it’s not their problem to worry about fixing, they have no choice but to come up with a very ambitious—and very top secret—plan. Meanwhile, as they investigate Maggie’s disappearance, they uncover some startling clues, which lead them to discover even deeper mysteries hidden within Chatswood Manor.

Download or read book The Secret of Pembrooke Park written by Julie Klassen and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Julie Klassen "A remarkable tale with many unpredictable twists and turns."--CBA Retailers+Resources "A treat for [readers] who want their historical romances served up with a generous dash of mystery."--Booklist "[Klassen's] work appeals to all who seek a riveting Regency romance."--RT Book Reviews Abigail Foster is the practical daughter. She fears she will end up a spinster, especially as she has little dowry, and the one man she thought might marry her seems to have fallen for her younger, prettier sister. Facing financial ruin, Abigail and her father search for more affordable lodgings, until a strange solicitor arrives with an astounding offer: the use of a distant manor house abandoned for eighteen years. The Fosters journey to imposing Pembrooke Park and are startled to find it entombed as it was abruptly left: tea cups encrusted with dry tea, moth-eaten clothes in wardrobes, a doll's house left mid-play... The handsome local curate welcomes them, but though he and his family seem acquainted with the manor's past, the only information they offer is a stern warning: Beware trespassers drawn by rumors that Pembrooke Park contains a secret room filled with treasure. This catches Abigail's attention. Hoping to restore her family's finances--and her dowry--Abigail looks for this supposed treasure. But eerie sounds at night and footprints in the dust reveal she isn't the only one secretly searching the house. Then Abigail begins receiving anonymous letters, containing clues about the hidden room and startling discoveries about the past. As old friends and new foes come calling at Pembrooke Park, secrets come to light. Will Abigail find the treasure and love she seeks...or very real danger?

Download or read book Kate s Story 1914 written by Adele Whitby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are more family secrets waiting to be discovered at Vandermeer Manor in America in the second book of a historical fiction mystery series. It’s the end of June in 1914, and Beth Etheridge is traveling from her home in England’s Chatswood Manor all the way to America, to visit her cousin Kate at Vandermeer Manor in Rhode Island. The girls are thrilled to be united, especially because Beth will be in attendance when Kate receives the heirloom “Katherine” necklace: one half of a heart encrusted with gorgeous rubies. It’s the companion to Beth’s “Elizabeth” necklace. But the trip is cut short when news arrives of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. With talk of war on the horizon, Beth is ordered to return home, but Kate knows the perfect hiding place to help her stay. A wing of Vandermeer Manor is rumored to be haunted, and as the girls explore, they find a different kind of ghost—and a new trove of family secrets.

Download or read book Kay s Story 1934 written by Adele Whitby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this stunning conclusion to the Chatswood family’s story, the first story arc of the Secrets of the Manor series, a mysterious benefactor helps the Vandermeers during the Great Depression—and readers finally discover the family’s biggest secret! The Great Depression is raging across America and even the Vandermeers have fallen on hard times. In an attempt to stay afloat, Kay and her parents have started living in the guest cottage and getting Vandermeer Manor ready for renters. Money starts coming in when a mysterious man purchases some family heirlooms, but questions are raised when it comes to light that the wealthy benefactor has knowingly paid more money for the heirlooms than they are actually worth. Who is he, why does he want to help the Vandermeers, and what does he want in return? In this sixth installment of Secrets of the Manor, the biggest family secret will finally be revealed—a secret that’s been hidden away for eighty years. Have you followed the trail of clues that were sprinkled throughout the first five books? Discover the truth in this thrilling conclusion to the first arc of this fascinating historical fiction series! And don’t miss the next books in the Secrets of the Manor series coming in Summer 2015—featuring a new family with its own set of intriguing secrets!

Download or read book The Secret of Dartwood Manor written by Nicole Triptow and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The small New England town of Tarryville, Maine is steeped in history, having been settled by the Dartwood and Farris families who fled Salem during the witch trials. The Dartwood sisters, Eden, Mariah, and Melissa, unexpectedly return home after their parents are found murdered. Upon their arrival, the girls are plagued by dreams in which dark spectral beings haunt them. When the hellish creatures seem to be more than just nightmares, another mystery begins to unravel as they discover that the circumstances around the murder of their parents may be far more menacing than they appear. Frantic for answers, they must untangle the mystery of their parents' murders and reconstruct the pieces of an ancient secret. With the help of the young assistant curator of their family museum, Baden Correia, and an estranged friend from their past, Evan Farris, the orphaned Dartwood sisters must uncover the truth before the darkness haunting their family descends upon them as well.

Download or read book The Secret of the Mansion Trixie Belden written by Julie Campbell and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for fun, adventure, and intrigue with the first book in the iconic mystery series starring the beloved teenage girl detective, Trixie Belden! Trixie can't believe she is stuck in Sleepyside all summer while her two older brothers are away at camp. She is going to be sooo bored. But then a millionaire’s daughter moves in next-door, a runaway kid hides out nearby, and rumors heat up that the old mansion on the hill is filled with a fortune! Maybe the summer won't be so boring after all! Trixie Belden first appeared over fifty years ago in THE SECRET OF THE MANSION, which was followed by other suspense filled adventures as generation after generation of readers grew up with mystery-loving Trixie and her friends. This classic, wholesome series is perfect for the next generation of readers and new fans!

Download or read book Mystery at Moorsea Manor written by Carolyn Keene and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No room at the inn” means someone wants Nancy to check out—permanently. There’s nothing like riding a horse across the beautiful English countryside, and Nancy has been looking forward to this vacation. But the danger begins even before she arrives at stately Moorsea Manor. Someone steals a road sign, sending Nancy down a dark, twisting road to nowhere. When she finally finds the inn, she’s almost killed by a bronze statue dropped from a second-story window. The owners tell her that there have been other “pranks” as well. And once someone gets hurt, the Moorsea Manor will be out of business. Now it’s up to Nancy to find the culprit—before the guest list becomes a casualty list.

Download or read book Secrets of the Manor written by Adele Whitby and published by Simon & Schuster Children's. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first book in this exciting new series, readers meet Beth Etheridge, great-granddaughter of the original Elizabeth Chatswood. As Beth investigates a mystery involving a missing locket that her friend and lady's maid, Shannon, has been blamed for stealing, she stumbles upon a hidden diary that holds clues to a much larger family mystery that dates back generations. What secrets lurk within the walls of Chatswood Manor?

Download or read book The Mystery of Craven Manor written by Joy Wodhams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When 11 year old runaway Matt Bright is sheltered by Samantha in her creepy home, he has no idea that he's entering a trap. Who is the sinister Mr Higgins? And the even more frightening Great Aunt Dorothy? At Craven Manor no one is exactly what they seem. When Matt finds his life in danger he tries to escape. And so begins the most terrifying experience of his life"--Back cover

Download or read book The Dark Secrets of Greystone Manor written by F. Jacquelyn Hallquist and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised within the ancient crumbling walls of Greystone Manor, motherless Victoria Garth is horrified when her beloved stepbrother, Adam, brings his strange, new bride back to live there. Original.

Download or read book The Mysteries of Deepdene Manor A Romance of the Days of the Pretender 1745 written by Frank Mauduit and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Beth s Story 1914 written by Adele Whitby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what secrets lurk within the walls of Chatswood Manor in this in this first book of a historical fiction mystery series that explores a family’s secrets throughout generations. The Chatswood family tree has many branches—and even more secrets. It’s the summer of 1914 in England, and Beth Etheridge, great-granddaughter of the original Elizabeth Chatswood, can’t wait for her twelfth birthday to arrive. That’s when she’ll receive her family’s heirloom “Elizabeth” necklace: one half of a heart encrusted with beautiful sapphires. (The companion necklace, encrusted with rubies, will be given to Beth’s American cousin and pen pal, Kate, later in the series.) But when family from France visits Chatswood Manor for the occasion and another family heirloom goes missing, Beth finds herself on a quest to clear the name of her lady’s maid and friend, Shannon. Her search for answers leads her to a hidden diary with clues to a much larger family mystery that dates back generations. What secrets are hidden away in Chatswood Manor?

Download or read book The Secret of the Mansion written by Julie Campbell and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 1984 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trixie's summer is going to be sooo boring with her two older brothers away at camp. But then a millionaire's daughter moves into the next-door mansion, an old miser hides a fortune in his decrepit house, and a runaway kid starts hiding out in Sleepyside! "From the Hardcover edition."

Download or read book The Secret of Blackthorn Manor written by Charlotte Volnek and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is haunting Blackthorn Manor? Remi's lost almost everything she loves. Family. Friends. Her home. Now, she hopes the mansion bequeathed her will provide her a fresh start. Until she finds out it's haunted. Footsteps, whispers, a mysterious tolling bell, and the wispy specter of a sea captain declare it's a ghost. But there are also boot tracks on the floor. Who wants Remi out, and why? And who is Ariel's invisible friend?

Download or read book Elizabeth s Story 1848 written by Adele Whitby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While everyone at Chatswood Manor is busy planning a birthday ball, an Irish refugee who is searching for his wife arrives at the house, and Elizabeth and Katherine decide to investigate the woman's disappearance.

Download or read book Maisy And The Mystery Manor written by Elizabeth Woodrum and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-02-05 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone's favorite fourth-grade detective is back with a double dose of mystery adventure! As Maisy participates in a mystery weekend event for junior detectives, she uncovers a real case. Could a ghost be haunting Mystery Manor? Find out in the exciting third installment of The Maisy Files!