Serafina and the Black Cloak

"Serafina and the Black Cloak" introduces readers to Serafina, a twelve-year-old girl who secretly lives in the basement of the magnificent Biltmore Estate in 1899, working as its rat catcher. When children begin to mysteriously disappear, Serafina finds herself drawn into a dark mystery involving a terrifying figure in a black cloak. Teaming up with Braeden Vanderbilt, the estate owner's nephew, Serafina must use her unique skills and bravery to confront this great evil, all while uncovering the truth about her own mysterious past and identity. This book is perfect for readers aged 8-12 who enjoy historical settings, suspenseful mysteries, and a touch of fantasy. It explores themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.

In 1899, a twelve-year-old rat catcher on North Carolina's Biltmore estate teams up with the estate owner's young nephew to battle a great evil and, in the process, unlocks the puzzle of her past.