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Edred Arden, a young heir, unexpectedly inherits the title of Lord Arden on the eve of his tenth birthday. Alongside his sister Elfrida and a mischievous magical creature named Mouldiwarp, they embark on a quest to recover the Arden family treasure that has vanished for generations. The adventure takes them across a range of historic eras, where they encounter real witches, highwaymen, and renegades, testing their courage and ingenuity. Their goal: to find the treasure before Edred’s birthday, otherwise the inheritance will vanish with them.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Edith Nesbit
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