The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
created by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Aldens accompany their grandfather to his class reunion and investigate the possibility of a buried Civil War treasure, and of a ghost in the bell tower, at Goldwin University.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
A decent ransom
by Ivana Hrubá (2008)
About this book
A vulnerable young boy forced to guard a beautiful kidnapped woman forges an alliance with her with devastating consequences for some.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreA decent ransom Lead Character
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