The Secret of White Stone Gate

By Julia Nobel

Book #2 in the Black Hollow Lane series

A secret society threatens Emmy's friends. Can she protect them without revealing her father's secrets?

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320 pages· 49,892 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Emmy returns to Wellsworth, eager to reunite with friends Lola and Jack. But danger looms as the Order of Black Hollow Lane frames Lola for a crime. Emmy must protect her father's secrets while clearing Lola's name. With trust in short supply, Emmy faces a perilous choice: reveal her father's location or risk her friends' safety. As the Order's demands grow, Emmy and Jack race against time to unravel the mystery and save those they love. Can Emmy navigate the treacherous web of secrets before it's too late?

From the publisher

Emmy and her friends battle the Order of Black Hollow Lane in the exciting sequel to the bestselling mystery series, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Blackthorn Key series.When Lola is framed for a crime she didn’t commit, the Order wants Emmy to give up her secrets about her father … and if she doesn’t someone she loves will pay the price.We were best friends. We still betrayed each other. Trust no one.After spending the summer at home, Emmy cannot wait to return to Wellsworth for the new school year and reunite with her best friends, Lola and Jack. Before she leaves Emmy receives a note from her father telling her to hide the remaining relics The Order of Black Hollow Lane are after–and to trust no one.When Lola is framed for a serious crime she didn’t commit, Emmy knows that she and her friends are not safe. The Order wants Emmy to give up her father’s location… if she doesn’t, those she loves will pay the price.Emmy and Jack need to figure out a way to clear Lola’s name without bending to the Order’s sinister demands. And Emmy needs to figure out who she can trust with her secrets before it’s too late.The Black Hollow Lane series is perfect for middle schoolers and 10 year olds who love twisty mysteries with: Boarding schoolsSecret, sinister societiesClandestine relicsCryptic lettersA fantastic group of friends

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