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CHAPTER I - ALMOST A FORTUNE
CHAPTER II - THE WRECK
CHAPTER III - RECOVERED TREASURE
CHAPTER IV - THE "CODFISH"
CHAPTER V - AMANDA'S SURPRISE
CHAPTER VI - OFF FOR THREE TOWERS HALL
CHAPTER VII - MISS WALTERS
CHAPTER VIII - THE DILL PICKLES
CHAPTER IX - A NEW ACQUAINTANCE
CHAPTER X - LAKE MOLATA
In the dusty attic of the old Bradley homestead, Billie and her close‑knit circle of friends stumble upon a forgotten trunk brimming with old coins and rare postage stamps. Their excitement quickly turns to speculation when Mr. Bradley estimates the hidden stash could be worth as much as five thousand dollars—a small fortune for the town of North Bend. As the teens grapple with the sudden promise of wealth, their personalities clash: Billie’s mischievous spark, Laura’s steady loyalty, and Violet’s calm mediation each shape how they consider the find.
Beyond the thrill of potential riches, the story gently probes the bonds of friendship and the responsibilities that come with sudden opportunity. With their small‑town lives already full of curiosity and adventure, the group faces a choice that could reshape their futures and test the limits of their camaraderie. Listeners are drawn into a light‑hearted yet thoughtful tale that balances youthful exuberance with the first hints of a larger, unexpected rebellion.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (239K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-12-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Behind this name is one of the Stratemeyer Syndicate’s house pseudonyms, used for brisk, old-fashioned girls’ adventures full of school drama, friendship, and mystery. The best-known books under the name are the Billie Bradley stories, first published in the 1920s and early 1930s.
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