The House in Cornwall is a forgotten children's classic - written at the start of the Second World War and brought back to life for a brand-new generation of readers.

This is the thrilling story of one summer holiday in the life of the four Chandler siblings, who have been sent to stay with a long-lost uncle in Tregon Hall - his grand old house near Truro in Cornwall,

Initial excitement quickly wears thin, as John, Sorrel, Wish and Edward arrive by train, only to discover that Uncle Murdock is unfriendly, the servants are behaving strangely and they are prisoners in their new seaside home.

When they hear the unmistakable sobs of a crying child at night, daring adventures ensue - by land, sea and air...