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When a valuable painting is reported stolen, the Hardy Boys suspect foul play and set out to Florida to investigate. Disguised among a dangerous smuggling crew, they work to recover the artwork while avoiding threats from greedy adversaries. The boys' pursuit leads them through treacherous Everglades terrain, where they must use ingenuity and courage to expose the culprits and bring the stolen piece back to its rightful owners.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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