Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are repub...
1945. The war is over but Beth Breddlingstone is dejected and lonely. Her best friend, Tibby, has set sail for her new home in Australia, leaving Beth to face the constant teasing of her older brothers, twins Tom and Peter. On the day before her eleventh birthday, Beth has an alarming encounter with the eccentric Miss Barter, the owner of a large and secluded house known locally as Mystery Court. Suddenly life becomes far more interesting... An unlikely friendship develops between the two but Beth is perplexed. Is Miss Barter, with her knowledge of herbs and potions, a witch? Why does the...
1945. The war is over but Beth Breddlingstone is dejected and lonely. Her best friend, Tibby, has set sail for her new home in Australia, leaving Beth...
