The Lights Under the Lake

The Lights Under the Lake
Sophie Cleverly

Scarlet and Ivy’s school trip takes a turn for the worse as another mystery begins to unfold…The fourth book in the SCARLET AND IVY series is perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE.It’s summer and as a special treat after the horrors of last term Mrs Knight announces a school trip to Shady Pines Hotel on the shores of Lake Seren. Scarlet and Ivy are thrilled to get away from Rookwood for a break!But the old hotel and the waters of the lake reservoir are covering up dark secrets. And when mysterious things start happening to hotel guests it seems that a malicious new threat is haunting the girls.Locals say that at night you can hear the ringing of the church bells and see lights under the lake, that troubled souls buried in the flooded graveyard no longer rest…

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First published in Great Britain by

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Illustrations copyright © Manuel Šumberac 2017

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Source ISBN: 9780008218331

Ebook Edition © 2017 ISBN: 9780008218294

Version: 2017-02-20

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“This is one of the best books I have ever read. It was exciting, funny, warm and mysterious.” Lily, aged 9

“The whole book was brilliant … after the first paragraph it was as though Ivy was my best friend.” Ciara, aged 10

“This book is full of excitement and adventure – a masterpiece!” Jennifer, aged 9

“This is a page-turning mystery adventure with puzzles that keep you guessing.” Felicity, aged 11

“A brilliant and exciting book.” Evie, aged 8

“The story shone with excitement, secrets and bonds of friendship … If I had to mark this book out of 10, I would give it 11!” Sidney, aged 11

For Lizzie – thank you for believing in Scarlet and Ivy

Contents

Cover (#u1d76c5cc-b31a-59ad-bd40-7918647785d1)

Title Page (#uca1d0082-32b0-51c4-8121-0be81d3a8a81)

Copyright (#ue89fc494-5dab-5410-96d1-da4fccff6d5d)

Praise (#ub77ca5fe-fa35-507c-8b49-2ffcaa07d1f4)

Dedication (#ud2dde133-09a2-59dd-a33a-ff2a0bfc013c)

Chapter One: Ivy (#u8d13d567-8bbe-53ae-aeba-f7c23fc2cf50)

Chapter Two: Scarlet (#u276a3caa-1225-54e2-9a38-80f15278c6ea)

Chapter Three: Ivy (#u32f54fb2-3574-5053-aa21-46d5e1b96f3e)

Chapter Four: Scarlet (#u26937c57-2fb3-5a0f-8a29-a6828a1c8ab7)

Chapter Five: Ivy (#u434d1a48-5071-5c29-a32b-41ddf6116eea)

Chapter Six: Scarlet (#u1facd0e1-f89b-580f-a954-81e8b463fe16)

Chapter Seven: Ivy (#u51b6e918-7a43-5dee-85a3-564c3253eb5b)

Chapter Eight: Scarlet (#ua25b37b2-8807-560f-95dd-b3cf5dd553f4)

Chapter Nine: Ivy (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten: Scarlet (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven: Ivy (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve: Scarlet (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen: Ivy (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen: Scarlet (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen: Ivy (#litres_trial_promo)