Mystery, murder, treasure and romance. All of which can be
found in Julie Klassen’s most recent book, The
Secret of Pembrooke Park. This book will have you turning pages until the
wee hours of morning.
England, 1817, Abigail Foster and her family are in the
midst of a financial crisis that could ruin them forever, when an offer to let
Pembrooke Park is brought before them. The house has been vacant for almost 20
years, and there is a lot of clean up needed before they can move in, but the
terms seem too good to be true. This is just the opportunity the Foster’s need
so they can begin to rebuild their lives. Abigail and her father travel to the
village of Caldwell to begin fixing up the property. It is not long before
whispers and rumors make it to Abigail’s ears regarding the previous
inhabitants. Whispers of treasure and murder and ghosts. What happened here so
many years ago? Will Abigail be able to uncover the truth? Clues are found and
mysterious letters are sent to Abigail from what appears to be someone who
lived at Pembrooke Park. Does the miniature doll’s house hold the key to where
the treasure was hidden? Abigail befriends the previous steward’s
