Join Florence as she learns more about her family and the puzzling things that are happening to her in this wacky and mysterious story of discovery.

Ten-year-old Florence was never able to spend much time with her eccentric godmother, Aunty Marmalade. A strained relationship between Marmalade and Florence’s mum has kept the little girl from knowing her unusual aunty. One summer, her mum allows her to stay at Aunty Marmalade’s cottage by the sea and Florence learns more than she could have ever imagined.  

During her visit, Florence finds a secret passageway into the attic where she learns some surprising family secrets – about herself! Why did her mum keep these secrets from her? Who is Florence’s real father? And what is the reason her godmother and mum don’t get along? 

Shortly after her discovery, Florence begins having unexplained and scary experiences. Her belongings are mysteriously moved around. She is rescued from the sea, but where is her rescuer? And most unnerving of all, Florence has the constant feeling that she is being watched! Will Florence find the answers to all of her newfound questions?

About the Author

For years Ruth Young has been teaching children and young adults but her passion has always been storytelling. She is currently working on a sequel to Aunty Marmalade, her first published work, and is in the process of publishing another book for young readers. Mrs. Young and her husband, an airline pilot, have two daughters studying at University. She loves to travel and enjoys writing her stories wherever she goes. Mrs. Young and her husband live in Surrey, England.