The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge; or, the Hermit of Moonlight Falls

"The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge; or, The Hermit of Moonlight Falls" by Laura Lee Hope is a tale of four young women enjoying a summer adventure after the First World War. Betty, Grace, Mollie, and Amy eagerly await their boyfriends' postwar return but quickly face an unexpected mystery. The girls' excitement turns to suspense when a near-accident with a falling tree leads them to a reclusive older man named Professor Dempsey. Amidst fun outdoor activities, they reflect on the recent war, their relationships, and face the uncertainty of the world ahead, all while uncovering Professor Dempsey's mysterious past and hinted connection to the war.