
Tom Sawyer, Detective - By Mark Twain
CHAPTER I. AN INVITATION FOR TOM AND HUCK
CHAPTER II. JAKE DUNLAP
CHAPTER III. A DIAMOND ROBBERY
CHAPTER IV. THE THREE SLEEPERS
CHAPTER V. A TRAGEDY IN THE WOODS
CHAPTER VI. PLANS TO SECURE THE DIAMONDS
CHAPTER VII. A NIGHT’S VIGIL
CHAPTER VIII. TALKING WITH THE GHOST
CHAPTER IX. FINDING OF JUBITER DUNLAP
A restless spring finds Tom and Huck yearning for adventure, and an unexpected invitation to Arkansas pulls them away from the familiar banks of the Mississippi. Tom’s clever mind, already honed by past escapades, immediately sees the chance for a new kind of mischief, while Huck’s loyalty keeps him close enough to watch his friend’s plans unfold. Their journey begins with the promise of a quiet visit to Aunt Sally, but the quiet quickly gives way to whispers of hidden diamonds and a looming crime that stirs the boys’ curiosity.
When they arrive, the sleepy town is buzzing with rumors of a daring robbery, and a mysterious figure named Jake Dunlap looms over the community. As Tom’s sharp eye catches clues that others overlook, he drags Huck into a tangled web of secrets, shadowy suspects, and a nocturnal vigil that tests both their courage and their friendship. The early chapters set the stage for a light‑hearted yet suspenseful sleuthing adventure, inviting listeners to follow the duo as they hunt for truth amid the rolling hills and river mist.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Release date
2004-09-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1910
Best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this sharp-witted American writer turned life on the Mississippi into some of the most memorable stories in literature. His humor is lively and accessible, but it often carries a deeper streak of satire and social criticism.
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