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The Forbidden Trail (Melody Lane Mystery #2). Lilian Garis. Grosset & Dunlap, 1933. First edition. Original dust jacket.

Carol observes several foreigners in town and that at least one of them seems to be trying to communicate with Veronica. Meanwhile, Carol learns that Veronica has inherited the cave on the Forbidden Trail from her father, who is missing and presumed dead. Veronica’s father had said that the cave held the secret to a great scientific discovery. When Carol receives a warning message not to interfere in Veronica’s affairs, she knows that something sinister is afoot. Carol does not understand what is going on, but she knows that the answer to the riddle lies in the cave on the Forbidden Trail.

The Ghost of Melody Lane (Melody Lane Mystery #1). Lilian Garis. Grosset & Dunlap, 1933. First edition. Original dust jacket.

Carol Duncan finds herself worrying about Mrs. Becket, her good friend and organ teacher, who has been frightened by strange events at her home. Mrs. Becket has an accident, and a ghost is seen on her property holding a white rose. Some of the girls at school have begun spreading rumors, and Carol is afraid that many of the girls will decide to stop taking lessons. Carol also wonders about other seemingly unrelated unusual events. A strange carpenter who repaired Mrs. Becket’s organ is caught lurking near Mrs. Becket’s house. A foreign girl who lives with Mrs. Becket’s caretaker and his wife flees whenever anyone tries to speak to her. Carol is determined to discover what is happening and why.