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The Hardy boys embark on a mystery at the enigmatic Blackwing Mansion, where strange events suggest a haunting. Their detective work leads them to uncover a ring of thieves while helping their father resolve past secrets tied to the eerie estate.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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πŸ“˜ The Test Case

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