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When Santa’s sleigh carries a threat, Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Joe and Frank go undercover to protect a priceless collection of holiday jewels from international thieves. Meanwhile, Bess learns that love can be as dangerous as a mystery. All three detectives must navigate kidnap, murder, and deadly schemes before Christmas.
The adventure blends classic detective work with the festive excitement of the season, showing the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew working together behind the scenes of a holiday spectacle.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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