1923*1st*A Heather Holiday - May Wynne (the pseudonym of Mabel Winifred Knowles) (Blackie & Son) Hardback tan boards unclipped good jacket protected in removable plastic. Illustrator Thomas Somerfield (December 26, 1876 – February 21, 1937)
Physical Description: The first edition is a hardcover book of 208 pages, bound in orange cloth with a white pictorial dust jacket.
The story begins with the three Carsedale siblings—Ross, Wendy, and Diccon—who are thrilled to travel to Scotland to spend their summer holiday at their aunts' home. Upon arrival, they meet Lettice and her cousin Malcolm, and the five children quickly form a merry band of adventurers. Together, they spend their days exploring mysterious local ruins, embarking on daring seaside escapades, and enjoying the beauty of the Scottish hills.
The plot takes a mysterious turn when the children's curiosity leads them to explore a forbidden wing of the aunts' house. There, they uncover long-buried secrets and learn about a painful chapter in their family's history. As the summer progresses, the young friends must navigate pranks gone awry, dangerous rescues, and the complexities of growing up.
