The Silver Box: An Enchantment Lake Mystery

In the final Enchantment Lake mystery, Francie searches for the truth about her mother and herself, leading her into danger during a North Woods winter. She possesses a valuable item that some people are willing to do anything to get, and she is pursued by those who want it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

In the thrilling conclusion to the Enchantment Lake series, Francie embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth about her mother and herself, plunging her into a dangerous winter in the North Woods. As she wakes up in her aunt's cold cabin on the enchanting shores of Enchantment Lake, Francie realizes that her life is about to undergo a seismic shift. The small, engraved silver box in her possession holds the key to unraveling the mysteries that have haunted her for years. With the help of her best friends Raven and Jay, Francie embarks on a daring adventure that takes them across the vast expanse of the Arizona desert and as close to home as a mysterious plant collector's conservatory and a dusty old museum filled with hidden shadows. At the heart of their investigation lies a crime that threatens the fragile ecosystem of the North Woods: thieves are illegally harvesting delicate lady's slippers, peeling bark from birches, stripping moss from trees, and even cutting down entire forests of saplings to sell for home décor. However, Francie soon discovers that this is not just any ordinary plant theft. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of intrigue and danger that puts her life in grave danger. With every clue she gathers, Francie realizes that she possesses a rare and valuable object that attracts the attention of those who will stop at nothing to possess it. As she navigates the treacherous and freezing North Woods, Francie is relentlessly pursued by unknown assailants who are determined to silence her and retrieve the precious item. In a race against time, Francie must use all her skills and resources to outwit her enemies and uncover the truth about her mother and herself. With danger lurking around every corner, Francie must stay one step ahead of her pursuers and uncover the shocking revelations that lie at the heart of the Enchantment Lake mystery.

Dimension: 203 x 140 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781517909697