02343cam a22003613u 4500 43583 UtSlPG 20260610134011.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Lavell, Edith The Mystery of the Fires Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-28 E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "The Mystery of the Fires" by Edith Lavell is a mystery novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around Mary Louise Gay, a young girl detective, who, along with her friend Jane Patterson and family, visits the tranquil vacation spot of Shady Nook. However, their peace is disrupted by mysterious fires affecting the local bungalows, including that of their neighbor, leading Mary Louise to investigate the causes and identities behind these incidents. At the start of the novel, Mary Louise quickly learns about the recent fire that has devastated the Hunters' bungalow while the neighborhood was away at a dance. Her curiosity piqued, she expresses her determination to uncover the truth behind the incident. The narrative introduces various characters, including the jovial Mary Louise's brother, Freckles, and the enigmatic Clifford Hunter, as well as hints of suspicion surrounding other residents and newcomers. As they wrestle with apprehension and excitement, the stage is set for an engaging exploration of friendship, community, and the search for justice amidst unsettling mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Camps -- Juvenile fiction Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction Arson -- Juvenile fiction Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction Children of police -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43583 84422 84422