Things You Didn’t Know About Chimneys
Things You Didn’t Know About Chimneys by John Hughes is a juvenile fiction book published by Troubador Publishing Limited on February 28, 2025. This 168-page work presents the story of Bert Bogglethrop, who, along with his son and a senior helper, attempts to revitalize the medieval Monkspew Manor, known for its ornate Tudor chimneys. As Bert and his team use cut-price materials to restore the estate, they encounter a series of strange events that complicate their efforts.
Readers will find that the narrative follows Millie, a ten-year-old girl sent to stay at the manor with her Nanny, Mrs. Braceworthy, for her summer holiday. Initially reluctant about her visit, Millie becomes intrigued by the peculiar happenings around the estate. As the restoration work progresses, she embarks on a fact-finding mission, uncovering the dark secrets hidden within the manor’s corridors and chimneys. The book combines elements of humor with a mystery that engages young readers, making it a unique addition to the genre.
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Bert Bogglethrop, along with his son and senior helper’s assistance, attempt to breathe new life into a desolate medieval building called Monkspew Manor with its array of ornate Tudor chimneys and paintwork. His trusty team set to work with the help of some cut-price paint and materials of dubious origin. Bert’s intentions are honest enough but strange happenings at the estate take on a bizarre series of events.
Lord and Lady Syngen-Hyde are the heirs of the stately pile, but the legality of their rightful ownership also becomes dubious together with their intentions towards their niece Millie.
Millie, aged ten, is sent to stay at the estate with her faithful and loving Nanny, Mrs Braceworthy, for her summer holiday from boarding school, something Millie is not looking forward to. And as work commences, Millie settles into her new surroundings but strange occurrences at the manor peeks her inquisitive nature.
Millie embarks on a fact-finding mission, and together with the rest of the gang they investigate the dark secret that stalks the corridors and chimneys.
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