At Daggers Drawn (novel)

At Daggers Drawn is a 1931 novel by British author Augusta Huiell Seaman. It is a mystery novel geared towards young adults, featuring a plot centered around a stolen will and the efforts of two young cousins, Betty and Bob, to recover it and expose the culprit. The story is set in a fictionalized version of upstate New York, near the Hudson River. Key themes include family secrets, inheritance, and the importance of perseverance. The novel is considered part of the Golden Age of children's literature, characterized by its focus on intricate plots and amateur detective work. While not as widely known as some of Seaman's other works like The Boarded-Up House, At Daggers Drawn remains a notable example of her contribution to the genre.