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When violinist Gino collapses and leaves a cryptic plea for ‘safety of Carlo…winking ruby’, the Dana sisters—young detectives—set sail on the Balaska with their Uncle Ned, a seasoned ocean‑liner captain. Their voyage introduces them to Enrico and Lena Dotti, hypnotists who offer help but raise suspicion, while the sisters learn that Gino’s family has vanished under blackmail and threats of mal occhio, the evil eye. Pursuing clues through Europe, Jean and Louise become entangled in a mystery that tests their wits and bravery, as they seek a hidden crimson gem or a secret code that could hold the key to a life in peril.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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