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In the search for a hidden, invaluable text within Professor Barton’s sprawling estate, a quartet of children discover a secret room that holds more than just the book. Their quest turns into a competition as other detectives also shadow their steps, turning the hunt into a chase for truth and treasure.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Helen Fuller Orton
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