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A trained peregrine falcon, presented to Frank and Joe as a gift, brings down a homing pigeon bearing two precious rubies. The discovery leads the Hardy Boys into a complex mystery involving a ransom paid for the release of a kidnapped Indian student and the seizure of another wealthy heir. Pursuing the pigeon’s owner, the brothers confront criminals tied to both the kidnapping and a large‑scale smuggling operation. Their investigation culminates in a suspenseful showdown as they outwit their adversaries and resolve the perilous case.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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