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While visiting the resort town where their grandparents live, Timothy and his cousins Titus and Sarah-Jane embark on a detective adventure to discover what happened to a valuable locket that went missing on the sandy shore. Their investigative efforts take them through the beach, the local community, and a series of clues that unravel the mystery behind the lost treasure.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Elspeth Campbell Murphy
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