The Motor Boat Club at Nantucket; or, The Mystery of the Dunstan Heir

Two adventurous teens, Tom and Joe, are on a train bound for the windswept island of Nantucket, ready to take charge of a sleek new motorboat called the Meteor. Their seasoned companion, a weather‑worn sailor, and a sharp‑eyed businessman discuss the vessel’s speed and hidden quirks, sparking the boys’ curiosity. As the train rattles through the July heat, the pair can’t shake a feeling that something isn’t quite right with the boat they’ll soon command.

When they finally reach Wood’s Hole, the Meteor proves to be more than a fast craft—it carries whispers of a family legacy and a secret that could endanger the whole Motor Boat Club. Tom’s keen ear and Joe’s steady nerves draw them into a tangled web of intrigue, where every splash and engine rumble hints at a deeper mystery waiting to surface. Their bond and love of the sea will be put to the test as they race to uncover the truth before it drifts out of reach.