The Secret of the Tower Treasure
by Franklin W. Dixon
The Secret of the Tower Treasure
by Franklin W. Dixon
Frank and Joe Hardy, the teenage sons of famed detective Fenton Hardy, aspire to follow in their father's footsteps by solving mysteries in their hometown of Bayport. The story begins when a reckless driver nearly runs them off the road, leading to a series of events involving a stolen roadster and a high-stakes robbery at the local Tower Mansion. When $40,000 in bonds and jewels are stolen from the eccentric Hurd Applegate, the blame falls on the innocent caretaker, Henry Robinson. Determined to clear their friend's father, the Hardy boys use their developing investigative skills to track a mysterious red-haired criminal. Their father eventually secures a deathbed confession from a thief named Red Jackley, who claims the loot is hidden in 'the old tower.' However, when the mansion's towers prove empty, the boys must use their own logic to realize the thief meant a railroad water tower. By discovering the treasure, they clear Robinson's name and earn a significant reward. The tone is adventurous and earnest, marking the beginning of the brothers' legendary detective careers.
