
CHAPTER I JANET LEARNS HER NAME
CHAPTER II HER MOTHER’S BOOKS
CHAPTER III THE UPSETTING PLANS OF UNCLE PIETER
CHAPTER IV HER MOTHER’S HOME
CHAPTER V THE “HAUNTED CHAMBER”
CHAPTER VI A NEW COUSIN
CHAPTER VII TWO NEW MYSTERIES
CHAPTER VIII JANNET’S “FORTUNE”
CHAPTER IX ANOTHER GHOSTLY VISITATION
CHAPTER X JANNET GATHERS HER IMPRESSIONS
In a rain‑soaked April morning at a quiet girls’ boarding school, fourteen‑year‑old Janet Eldon is drawn into an unexpected mystery when a peculiar package arrives for her. The parcel, wrapped in heavy paper and marked with the unfamiliar initials P.V.M., bears a name that almost mirrors her own—Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon—prompting curiosity and a touch of unease. With her supportive classmate Allie May by her side and the stern yet intrigued headmistress Miss Hilliard observing, Janet is given the chance to investigate the curious delivery herself.
As she examines the enigmatic box, the ordinary routine of school life gives way to whispered speculation about its contents: could it be a simple mistake, a hidden treasure, or something far more puzzling? The story unfolds with Janet’s sharp wit and determination, inviting listeners to join her on a journey through secret corridors, cryptic clues, and the lingering scent of adventure that lingers in the old boarding house.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (283K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-07-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A prolific writer of early 20th-century fiction for girls, she filled her stories with school life, friendship, mysteries, and outdoor adventure. Her books still have an easy, energetic charm for readers who enjoy classic series fiction.
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