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In this Hardy Boys mystery, a dying criminal confesses that his stolen loot is concealed in the tower of a grand, looted mansion. The duo, Frank and Joe Hardy, investigate both towers without success. Their persistence pays off when they uncover a startling revelation that clears the name of their buddy’s father and solves the case.
First publish date: 1927
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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