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When a historic Bayport mansion is mysteriously torched, amateur detectives Frank and Joe Hardy follow a trail of clues that point to a bizarre secret society. Their investigation leads them to discover a surprising connection with their friend Biff Hooper, turning a routine case into a thrilling adventure for children in grades 4-6.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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