The Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea; Or, the Loss of the Lonesome Bar

Four spirited girls and their guardian embark on what should be a carefree summer vacation, but fate has other plans. When the Meadow-Brook Girls set off in Jane's automobile toward an undisclosed destination, a sudden rainstorm sends their vehicle careening into a cold pond. Harriet's desperate attempt to salvage their luggage nearly proves fatal, and within twenty-four hours, she's swept out to sea during another tempest. The oceanfront retreat that follows offers no respite: strange activities on the beach and mysterious movements on the water suggest something far more sinister than a simple holiday. International intrigue lurks beneath the surface of this coastal adventure, and the girls must summon all their courage to navigate danger that arrives with the tide. Written in the energetic style of early twentieth-century girls' fiction, this adventure captures an era when young women were expected to be both daring and dignified. The Meadow-Brook series offers period charm, genuine suspense, and the warm camaraderie of friends who face the unexpected together. Perfect for readers who grew up on Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys and want a feminine perspective on the genre.