_A house with secrets. A mystery buried in time. Two girls with a summer to solve it._

When twelve-year-old Emily and her cousin Madison arrive at the historic Quarter Bar Farm Mansion with their eccentric Aunt Risi, they're expecting a quiet summer in the countryside. But the moment Emily discovers an old police report tucked inside a dusty drawer, everything changes.

What starts as simple curiosity soon turns into a full-fledged mystery as the girls uncover journals, hidden clues, and stories of stolen heirlooms lost more than fifty years ago. With the help of their loyal Labradors and a growing friendship with local teens Rob and Katie, they set out on an adventure filled with riddles, secret trails, and whispered legends.

As they prepare for the annual Quarter Bar Farm Festival, the search for the missing jewels and gold coins becomes more urgent. Old family ties, a mischievous pit bull named Ezra, and a treasure hunt across the countryside all point toward a secret that could help save the Pond family's struggling farm.

_Will the girls solve the mystery before the festival ends? Or will the secrets of the past remain buried forever?_

Heartwarming, witty, and filled with lovable characters, Alberta Witter is a story for middle-grade readers who enjoy friendship, family ties, animals, and old-fashioned mystery-solving. It's a feel-good read that blends curiosity with kindness and shows that sometimes, the past just needs the right people to uncover it.