The diamond in the window of the secret chamber was only glass, of course. Eleanor and Edward knew that. But the moonlight and starlight shone through it as they slept, and extraordinary things began to happen to them. Through a series of fantastic adventures they searched for a fabulous treasure, for the Indian prince with rubies in his pockets, and, most important of all, for the lost children who had disappeared so long ago. Their quest became ever more dangerous and suspenseful, and at times it seemed that evil would triumph over good.

The author of THE MAJESTY OF GRACE has written a story which will live long in the hearts and minds of its readers. Concord, Massachusetts, with its rich literary and philosophical heritage provides a superb background for the many levels of humor, beauty, and excitement which fill this book. And no one could ask for more perfect pictures than Erik Blegvad has drawn—each one just right in itself, yet part of a magnificent whole.

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