The copper box

"The Copper Box" by J. S. Fletcher is a suspenseful novel where Alvery Craye, after losing his way and stumbling upon the strange Kelpieshaw house during a snowstorm, becomes intertwined with the enigmatic Madrasia Durham and her guardian, Mr. Parslewe. Sheltered from the storm, Alvery is drawn into a puzzling situation surrounding a mysterious copper box hidden at Kelpieshaw. The house and the box draw the attention of suspicious individuals, including Mr. Pawley and Sir Charles Sperrigoe, adding to the tension and hinting at hidden secrets. Beginning with Alvery's challenging journey through a snowstorm, and continuing through his warm welcome to shelter with strange residents, the book pulls readers immediately into a world of suspense and mystery as Alvery slowly becomes aware that Kelpieshaw and the box hold secrets that others are very interested in keeping.