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When strange events begin to surface in the newly inherited manor of Cornwall, teenage orphan Stephen must investigate the mysteries that haunt the house. Using clues discovered in a travel journal kept by his great‑uncle Theo during his Amazon River trip, Stephen uncovers hidden family history and untangles a web of secrets that bind his past to present. With adventure, mystery, and the legacy of inheritance, the story follows his quest to understand his lineage and protect the estate he never knew he would inherit. Keywords: Cornwall, inheritance, orphan, adventure, mystery, Amazon River, family history, teenage, manor house, travel journal, lineage, hidden secrets, legacy, old estate, family legacy
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Charmian Hussey
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