The House of Arden
About this book
The famous Arden family treasure has been missing for generations, and the last members of the Arden line, Edred, Elfrida, and their Aunt Edith, have nothing to their names but the crumbling castle they live in. Just before his tenth birthday, Edred inherits the title of Lord Arden; he also learns that the missing fortune will be his if—and only if—he can find it before the turns ten. With no time to lose, Edred and Elfrida secure the help of a magical talking creature, the temperamental Mouldiwarp, who leads them on a treasure hunt through the ages. Together, brother and sister visit some of the most thrilling periods of history and test their wits against real witches, highwaymen, and renegades. They find plenty of adventure, but will they find the treasure before Edred’s birthday? [Source: Penguin / Random House]
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 20 readers · 230 pages · ≈ 4 h 16 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The House of Arden?
About ≈ 4 h 16 m — 230 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The House of Arden?
230 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The House of Arden?
It sits on the Fairy Tales, History, Fiction shelves.
Is The House of Arden in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The House of Arden take place?
It is set in Great Britain during 1901-1910.
Who wrote The House of Arden?
Edith Nesbit.
Where can I read The House of Arden online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library