The Riddle

The Riddle by Walter de la Mare is a haunting and mysterious tale about seven children sent to live with their elderly grandmother in a grand, old house. The house is full of charm, but the grandmother gives them one stern warning: they must never play near the ancient oak chest in the spare bedroom. What lies within the locked chest, and why do the children feel an irresistible pull to uncover its mystery? A mystery that may lead them to the unknown...