The House in Cornwall
Noel Streatfeild
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From the publisher
A brand new edition of Noel Streatfeild’s forgotten children’s classic - an adventure story set in Cornwall.
First published in 1939, as a serialised magazine story in The Girl’s Own Paper, we have re-issued this wonderful book with an introduction by the journalist and author Lucy Mangan, and illustrated by the Cornwall-based artist Elly Jahnz.
Written at the very start of the Second World War, this book tells the story of one summer holiday in the life of the four Chandler children, who have been shipped off to stay with their Uncle Murdoch in his grand seaside home in Cornwall - Tregon Hall.
Initial excitement about their adventure quickly wears off as John, Sorrel, Wish and Edward arrive from Paddington by train, only to discover that their Uncle is particularly unfriendly, the servants are behaving strangely, and they have effectively become prisoners in their uncle's home...
This is a great thriller for children aged eight and upwards - vintage in style yet east to read. Suspenseful and fast-paced, Noel Streatfeild once again conjures up the perfect summer read.