The book "House of Defense Volume 1" by Edward Frederick Benson is an exciting novel that tells about the life and adventures of a family that moves into an old house that hides many secrets. The main characters are desperate Amelia, who witnesses strange phenomena in the house, and her brother, who protects the family from danger. The action unfolds both against the background of their internal struggles and disputes, and against the background of the mysterious forces surrounding them. This book combines drama, mystery and detective elements, leaving the reader in suspense until the finale. "House of Defense" is an exciting story that will surely leave a mark in the heart of every lover of literature.