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CHAPTER I - THE NIGHT OF THE STORM
CHAPTER II - FOUND ON THE BEACH
CHAPTER III - THE MYSTERIOUS CASKET
CHAPTER IV - IN THE SAND
CHAPTER V - AN EXPLORING PARTY
CHAPTER VI - LESLIE MAKES SOME DEDUCTIONS
CHAPTER VII - A NEW DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER VIII - THE CLUE OF THE GREEN BEAD
CHAPTER IX - AUNT SALLY ADDS TO THE MYSTIFICATION
Leslie finds herself on a quiet October shore, the sea’s violet‑tinted waves crashing against the sand as a sudden storm sweeps in. With her loyal dog Rags at her heels, she wanders between modest bungalows, sharing quiet moments with her Aunt Marcia, who has come seeking the restorative peace of the isolated coast. The atmosphere is both tranquil and electric, hinting that the wind‑blown beach holds more than just shells and driftwood.
When a flash of torchlight catches something half‑buried in the sand, the girls’ curiosity turns to urgency. An enigmatic casket, a glint of green beads, and whispered rumors about a hidden “dragon” begin to surface, drawing Leslie into a puzzle that blends seaside folklore with real‑world intrigue. As she pieces together clues, the calm of the shoreline gives way to a subtle race against time, inviting listeners to follow her deductions and discover what secrets the ocean is keeping.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (219K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-06-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1950
A pioneer of girls’ mystery fiction, she wrote brisk, clue-filled adventures that helped shape the genre long before Nancy Drew became a household name. Her stories mix resourceful young heroines, hidden histories, and a strong sense of place.
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