Publisher's Synopsis
The Secret Stairs is a novel written by Ellen Douglas Deland and published in 1921. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mary Ware, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small New England town. Mary is a bright and curious girl, and she quickly becomes fascinated by the mysterious old house next door. The house is rumored to be haunted, and Mary is determined to uncover its secrets.As she explores the house and its surroundings, Mary discovers a hidden staircase that leads to a secret room. Inside the room, she finds an old diary that belonged to a woman who lived in the house many years ago. The diary reveals a shocking secret that has been hidden for generations, and Mary becomes determined to uncover the truth.As Mary delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal. She must navigate her way through a maze of lies and half-truths to uncover the truth and bring justice to those who have been wronged.The Secret Stairs is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic tale of mystery and intrigue, full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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.
