The Secret Lake

When Stella and Tom move to a new home in London, they become intrigued by a neighbor’s repeatedly disappearing dog and by strange signs in the garden. Their search leads to a buried boat, a hidden tunnel, and a secret lake that opens into another time.

Back in the past, the siblings encounter children and adults who lived in their home nearly 100 years earlier. As they explore this older world, they make friends and enemies, piece together mysteries, and uncover links between the past and present.

The story follows their efforts to understand the time-travel mystery, help those they meet, and find their way home. The narrative emphasizes discovery, cross-time connections, and the emotional impact of what they learn about family, place, and history.