Grayling Towers: A Story for the Young (1898)

Grayling Towers is a children's novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth and first published in 1898. The story follows the adventures of three siblings, Robin, Peggy, and Baby, who live in a grand old house called Grayling Towers with their parents and grandmother. The children are fascinated by the history and legends surrounding the house, and spend their days exploring its many rooms and secret passages.As the summer wears on, the children become increasingly curious about a mysterious stranger who has been spotted lurking around the grounds. They soon discover that he is a thief who is after a valuable family heirloom. With the help of their friends and family, the children set out to catch the thief and protect their home.Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a mischievous parrot, a kind-hearted gardener, and a brave police officer. Through their adventures, the children learn valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and the importance of family.Grayling Towers is a charming and engaging tale that will delight young readers with its sense of adventure and whimsy. Molesworth's vivid descriptions of the house and its inhabitants bring the story to life, and her gentle moral lessons make it a timeless classic.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.