Publisher's Synopsis
Helen Grant At Aldred House is a novel written by Amanda Minnie Douglas and published in 1905. The story follows the life of Helen Grant, a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle at Aldred House after the death of her parents. Despite feeling out of place in her new surroundings, Helen quickly becomes friends with her cousin, Belle, and begins to adjust to her new life.As Helen settles into her new home, she discovers that her uncle is involved in a secret society called the Order of the Iron Cross. She becomes curious about the group and begins to investigate, uncovering a plot to steal a valuable painting from a neighboring estate. With the help of her cousin and a young artist named Jack, Helen sets out to stop the theft and expose the members of the Order.Throughout the book, Helen learns important lessons about trust, friendship, and standing up for what is right. The story is filled with suspense and adventure, making it an engaging read for young adults and fans of mystery novels. Overall, Helen Grant At Aldred House is a classic coming-of-age story that combines elements of mystery and intrigue to create a captivating tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
