In this charming sequel to 'Gone-Away Lake', cousins Portia and Julian Blake return with their friend Foster to the magical, abandoned lakeside community they discovered last summer. This time, their adventures take a thrilling turn when their family purchases one of the old Victorian houses, Villa Caprice, and begins the exciting, messy process of restoring it. As they explore the dusty, forgotten rooms, they uncover mysterious treasures, secret compartments, and clues about the house's eccentric former owners. The story celebrates imagination, the joy of discovery, and the magic of bringing history—and a home—back to life.