Publisher's Synopsis
The Children of the Lake is a novel written by Edward Sallesbury and published in 1867. The story is set in the English countryside, where a group of children discover a mysterious lake deep in the woods. The children are fascinated by the lake and spend their days exploring its shores and swimming in its cool waters.As the children become more familiar with the lake, they begin to notice strange things happening around them. Animals seem to behave differently near the lake, and there are rumors of strange creatures lurking in the water. The children become convinced that the lake is haunted, and they set out to uncover its secrets.As the children delve deeper into the mystery of the lake, they uncover a dark history of murder and betrayal. They learn that the lake was once the site of a terrible crime, and that the spirits of the victims still haunt its waters. The children must confront their fears and work together to put the spirits to rest and bring peace to the haunted lake.The Children of the Lake is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic tale of mystery and suspense, with a cast of memorable characters and a haunting setting that will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.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.