The Vendale Lost Property Office (1869)

The Vendale Lost Property Office is a novel written by Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliott and first published in 1869. The story follows the adventures of two young siblings, Tom and Annie, who discover a mysterious lost property office in the small town of Vendale. The office is run by a kind and eccentric old man named Mr. Linden, who takes in lost items and tries to reunite them with their owners. As Tom and Annie explore the lost property office, they uncover a series of strange and intriguing objects, including a mysterious letter and a valuable piece of jewelry. With Mr. Linden's help, they set out to solve the mysteries surrounding these lost items and uncover the truth behind their origins. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of gypsies, a wealthy businessman, and a pair of bumbling detectives. The Vendale Lost Property Office is a charming and whimsical tale that will delight readers of all ages. With its engaging characters, intriguing plot, and delightful sense of humor, it is a classic of children's literature that has stood the test of time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.