With the Arden family castle in ruins and the family treasure lost for generations, Edred . With his sister Elfrida at his side, Edred sets out on a magical time-travelling quest to restore the House of Arden to its former glory.

With the Arden family castle in ruins and the family treasure lost for generations, Edred Arden is graced with the chance of a lifetime just prior to his tenth birthday. When he inherits the title of Lord he discovers that if he can find the lost family treasure before he turns ten, it will be his.

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She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 books of children's literature. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later affiliated to the Labour Party.

I wish you could teach us always, said Edred, very inky, and interested for the first time in the exports of China; it does seem so silly trying to learn things that are only words in books.

Chapter I. arden’s lord. Chapter II. The mouldiwarp. I wish you could teach us always, said Edred, very inky, and interested for the first time in the exports of China; it does seem so silly trying to learn things that are only words in books. That’s the seventh time since tea. She got up and went into the kitchen. There’s the bell again, my poor Eliza. Never mind; answer the bell, but don’t answer them, whatever they say.

First published in 1908 and 1909

First published in 1908 and 1909. She created an innovative body of work that combined realistic, contemporary children in real-world settings with magical objects and adventures. Book synopses: Spoiler

Born in London, she became active in politics, and in 1884 helped to found the Fabian Society.

Born in London, she became active in politics, and in 1884 helped to found the Fabian Society. She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, her best known including The Railway Children and The Story of the Treasure Seekers. Several of her books have been made into films.

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With help from the magical creature Mouldiwarp, they find a whole lot of excitement and adventure. They need to discover the missing fortune before Edred's tenth birthday - or it will never be theirs. Summary by Neeru Iyer). For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox. Download M4B Part 1 (102MB) Download M4B Part 2 (107MB).

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The House of Arden book. The story revolves around Edred and Elfrida Arden, two children from a poor background who inherit an old, run-down castle and attempt to track down their lost family fortunes which would enable them to restore it to its former glory.