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When William Legrand uncovers a mysterious coded message on a shoreline once plagued by pirates, he and his friends embark on a thrilling quest to locate the hidden treasure. Their adventure combines intrigue, suspense, and the timeless allure of buried riches, all set against the backdrop of a former pirate haven.
First publish date: June 1974
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Edgar Allan Poe
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