None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina exists she and her pa, the estate’s maintenance man, have secretly lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember.īut when children at the estate start disappearing, only Serafina knows who the culprit is: a terrifying man in a black cloak who stalks Biltmore’s corridors at night. There’s plenty to explore in her grand home, although she must take care to never be seen. Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of the Biltmore estate. In order to save the children of Biltmore, Serafina must not only face her darkest enemy, but delve into the strange mystery of her own identity.“Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul.” Serafina’s hunt leads her into the very forest that she has been taught to fear, where she discovers a forgotten legacy of magic.
Braeden and Serafina must uncover the Man in the Black Cloak’s true identity before all of the children vanish one by one. Following her own harrowing escape, Serafina risks everything by joining forces with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of Biltmore’s owners. A mysterious man in a black cloak stalks Biltmore’s corridors at night. She has learned to prowl through the darkened corridors at night, to sneak and hide, using the mansion’s hidden doors and secret passageways.īut when children at the estate start disappearing, only Serafina knows the clues to follow. None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina exists she and her pa have lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember. Vanderbilt’s vast and opulent home, but she must take care to never be seen. Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of Biltmore Estate. “Never go into the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul.”
It also won the prestigious 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize for “representing the best in Southern literature.” A blend of history, mystery, and magic, this new series has become a favorite for both adults and young readers (8+). This page-turning thriller from Disney-Hyperion is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, has been on the bestsellers list for more than 50 weeks, and is already being taught in over a thousand classrooms nationwide. Serafina’s pa, the estate’s maintenance man, has warned her to keep herself hidden from the fancy folk who live on the floors above, but when children at the estate start disappearing, Serafina and her friend Braeden Vanderbilt must work together to solve a dark and dangerous mystery. A brave and unusual girl named Serafina lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate amidst the splendor of the Gilded Age.
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