Slingsby and Slingsby Castle is a novel written by Arthur St. Clair Brooke and published in 1904. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Dick Slingsby, who lives in the Slingsby Castle with his family. The castle is situated in a small town in England and is known for its rich history and heritage.The novel is set in the late 19th century and portrays the life of the aristocratic family living in the castle. The story begins with the arrival of a new governess, Miss Lavinia, who is hired to teach Dick and his siblings. Miss Lavinia is a young and beautiful woman, and her arrival brings a new wave of excitement to the castle.As the story progresses, Dick discovers a hidden passage in the castle that leads to a secret room. In the room, he finds a mysterious book that tells the story of a lost treasure hidden somewhere in the castle. Dick becomes obsessed with finding the treasure and embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover it.Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including a group of thieves who are also searching for the treasure. With the help of Miss Lavinia and his loyal dog, Dick manages to outsmart the thieves and finally discovers the treasure.The novel is a thrilling and adventurous tale that captures the essence of life in an English castle during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and adventure stories.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.
