At The Lion (1879)

By Frances Awdry

Book Overview

At The Lion is a novel written by Frances Awdry and published in 1879. The story follows a young girl named Mabel who lives with her aunt and uncle in a small English village. Mabel is sent to stay with her grandmother in London for the summer, and while there she meets a group of children who introduce her to a world of adventure and excitement.One of their favorite haunts is a local pub called The Lion, where they spend their days playing games and telling stories. However, their idyllic summer is threatened when a group of criminals begin using The Lion as a hideout. Mabel and her new friends must band together to uncover the criminals' plot and save the day.At The Lion is a charming and engaging novel that captures the spirit of Victorian England. It is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic children's literature and a great introduction to the works of Frances Awdry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165307138
• ISBN13: 9781165307135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"