Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, The Secret of the Treasure Keepers is a moving tale of courage, friendship and buried treasure from the award-winning author of The House of One Hundred Clocks and The Garden of Lost Secrets.
From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War.
February 1948. Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move. But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen...
With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever.
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781474991117
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 280 g
Dimensions: 203 x 153 x 22 mm
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The Secret Of The Treasure Keepers is a thrilling archaeological dig of a mystery novel, with each new clue as precious and exciting as buried gold. A.M. Howell writes so evocatively that I could practically smell the trowelled earth! Truly superb stuff. - Darren Simpson, author of Scavengers
The mysteries swirl thick and fast in this wonderfully atmospheric tale by the brilliant A.M. Howell. Set in the post-war Fens, the story - about buried treasure and family secrets - grips right from the start. I loved it! - Judith Eagle, author of The Secret Starling
Another superb historical novel by A.M. Howell - The Daily Telegraph
With themes of family secrets, buried treasure, national hardship, resilience, women's rights and archaeological integrity at its beating heart, plus all the addictive the excitement of literally digging into the past to enjoy, this is top class reading for all middle-graders. - Lancashire Evening Post
A mystery of stolen treasure and courage set in the aftermath of the Second World War. - The i
