The Mystery at Dark Cedars

"The Mystery at Dark Cedars" by Edith Lavell is a captivating young adult mystery where sixteen-year-old Mary Louise Gay and her friend Jane Patterson stumble upon a puzzling crime at the shadowy estate of Miss Mattie Grant. When a robbery occurs at the Grant residence, suspicion unjustly falls on Miss Grant's neglected niece, Elsie, prompting Mary Louise and Jane to investigate. Their adventure begins when they rescue a kitten, leading them to the eerie Grant residence, a place rumored to be haunted. As the girls explore, they uncover a web of family secrets, selfish relatives, and hidden motives, all while seeking to clear Elsie's name and unveil the truth behind the stolen money, highlighting the girls' spirited determination.